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2014-2015 University Catalog

CSS 665 - Complex Adaptive Systems in Public Policy

Credits: 3 (NR)
Students learn (i) basic concepts of complex adaptive systems (CAS) and how they can be applied to policy analysis, and (ii) how to use agent-based modeling as a tool for policy analysis. Address modeling issues on representing a system, agent decision making, validation, experiment design and analysis, as well as incorporating empirical data and methods to inform agent-based modeling.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall