Neo-Schumpeterian Simulation Models
Windrum, Paul (2004). Neo-Schumpeterian Simulation Models. UNU-MERIT Research Memoranda. UNU-MERIT.
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Sub-type Working paper Author Windrum, Paul Title Neo-Schumpeterian Simulation Models Series Title UNU-MERIT Research Memoranda Volume/Issue No. 2 Publication Date 2004 Publisher UNU-MERIT Language eng Abstract The use of simulation modelling techniques by neo-Schumpeterian economists dates back to Nelson and Winter's 1982 book 'An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change', and has rapidly expanded ever since. This paper considers the way in which successive generations of models have extended the boundaries of research (both with respect to the range of phenomena considered and the different dimensions of innovation that are considered), and while simultaneously introducing novel modelling techniques. At the same time, the paper will highlight the distinct set of features that have emerged in these neo-Schumpeterian models, and which set them apart from the models developed by other schools. In particular, they share a distinct view about the type of world in which real economic agents operate, and a invariably contain a generic set of algorithms. In addition to reviewing past models, the paper considers a number of pressing issues that remain unresolved and which modellers will need to address in future. Notable amongst these are the methodological relationship between empirical studies and simulation (e.g. 'history friendly modelling'), the development of common standards for sensitivity analysis, and the need to further extend the boundaries of research in order to consider important aspects of innovation and technical change. Copyright Year 2004 Copyright type All rights reserved -
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