Communicating Insights from Complex Simulation Models: A Gaming Approach

Describes design principles followed in developing an interactive microcomputer-based simulation to study financial and economic aspects of the Dutch social security system. The main goals are to improve participants' insights into the formal simulation model, and to improve policy development...

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Published inSimulation and Games Vol. 18; no. 3; p. 321
Main Authors Vennix, Jac A. M, Geurts, Jac L. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1987
Subjects
Computer Simulation
Design Methodology
Developed Nations
Economic Factors
Foreign Countries
Futures (of Society)
Game Theory
Improvement Programs
Interaction
Intermode Differences
Learning Strategies
Man Machine Systems
Microcomputers
Netherlands
Policy Formation
Research Needs
Social Security
Netherlands
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Summary:Describes design principles followed in developing an interactive microcomputer-based simulation to study financial and economic aspects of the Dutch social security system. The main goals are to improve participants' insights into the formal simulation model, and to improve policy development skills. Plans for future research are also discussed. (LRW)