This module aims to provide a first step assistance to students towards the development of software development for agent based economics and policy simulation. The module runs the training in Java a hands on development for an agent based macro-economic model . The course is accompanied by laboratory sessions which will cover macro-economic modelling, Java software development, object oriented programming and implementation.
This module is a compulsory co-requisite for students doing MSc Computational Economics, Financial Markets and Policy. It will equip the student with the computational programming and modelling techniques necessary for this course. It is a "how to design, programme and implement" module for ACE models with specific applications to building large scale data based driven flow of funds and financial network type agent based macro-economic models. The fundamental of simulation techniques are also covered.