A simple decision analysis framework is used to illustrate the key factors to consider in deciding whether or not to use microsimulation to estimate the effects of transportation projects. Microsimulation is useful if it (1) results in implementation of a worthwhile project that would not have been implemented without the simulation or (2) prevents implementation of a project that is not cost-effective that would otherwise have been implemented. Key factors to consider are (1) the magnitude of project benefits and costs, (2) the accuracy of the microsimulation model, and (3) the cost of the simulation.
To simulate or not to simulate
2001-01-01
355645 byte
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
To Simulate or Not to simulate
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2001
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