I propose we grow this sim model (or similar) over time to help ourselves better understand the opposing investment and austerity strategies now being advocated for the U.S. government. The hope is to build as simple a model as possible that subsumes the major underlying feedback loops that probably exist in the mental models of proponents of each of these positions. Starting this model was inspired by this Investment vs. Austerity discussion http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Investment-vs-Austerity-How-can-4582801.S.157876413

Based on chapter 14 of Modeling Dynamic Economic Systems

Model of Covid-19 Outbreak in Burnie, Tasmania

When reported COVID-19 cases begin to show a rapid increase, the government will initiate control policies to deal with the spread.As the number of people tested increases and measures such as isolation and medical assistance are implemented, the number of people infected will decline rapidly.Therefore, the government's policy is to reduce and eliminate sources of transmission by increasing the number of tests and initiating control measures.At the same time, it also shows the negative impact of economic growth, which according to the model will stop in the next 20 weeks.

Smithian growth model from Michael Joffe Fig. 3.7 p57 Ch3 Feedback Economics Book

This model demonstrate how the exisitng tested COVID cases effects economic recovery via goverment intervenes.

First pass at model depicting importance of Net Capital Accumulation on economic growth of firm - from firm's perspective

This Model described the outbreak simulation under government policy and impacts on Economics.

Ocean/atmosphere/biosphere model tuned for interactive economics-based simulations from Y2k on.

In this model I am trying to depict the multiple factors and interactions that impact student academic achievement.  As educators, our goal is to optimize the progression of academic achievement, or as represented in this stock flow diagram maintain the stock (academic achievement) at the highest level.  Multiple factors enhance achievement and, conversely, multiple factors interact to reduce the stock/rate of achievement.  As individual teachers, we must understand the factors and relationships that increase and decrease achievement.  In particular, teachers in training need to begin to build a mental model of these factors and relationships.  Only then can we optimize our individual learning environments to ensure each child reaches his/her academic achievement potential.

WIP Summary of Miller 2015 PCD article for the Compelling Case for Prevention Project Scoping Study.

A sample model for class discussion modeling COVID-19 outbreaks and responses from government with the effect on the local economy.  Govt policy is dependent on reported COVID-19 cases, which in turn depend on testing rates less those who recover

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First Basic Macro economic model

De Innovadores a Imitadores

New Product Adoption Dynamics models how an innovation spreads through a population via two main drivers:

• Innovator probability, which determines how many people adopt the product independently and autonomously.

• Imitator conversion rate, which measures how many new adopters join due to social contact and word of mouth (WOM).

This approach helps us understand how the total flow of new adopters evolves over time.

📈 Applied example: In the adoption of renewable energy, early users (innovators) install solar panels out of conviction or future-oriented vision. Later, their visible results and testimonials create an imitation effect among neighbors, accelerating broader adoption. This model helps predict how much diffusion can be achieved through different promotional strategies or public policies.

Summary WIP of Thomas Palley's 2012 Book

This model shows the operation of an extremely simple economy. The system produces and consumes each item (or good) at a fixed rate.

When production exceeds consumption, consumer goods accumulate in stocks. Trading may occur between actors in this system. That will not, however, affect the quantities of the stocks of goods. It only affects ownership (not a concern of this model.)