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CIPEC Biocomplexity Modules

We have developed a modular model structure and have formed overlapping sub-groups to work on module development.

Modular Model Structure

One-way arrows represent flows of exogenous information, while two-way arrows represent endogenous interactions.  Certain factors, such as climate, will always be taken as exogenous.  Initially, political factors and demographic influences may be exogenous.  However, we are exploring possible approaches to modeling the endogenous development of institutions.  Within the economic module, prices and wages will be modeled as exogenous.  However, modeling of endogenous land markets is a high priority.  A vegetation growth model will reflect interactions between agent decision making and the biophysical state of the landscape.  These modules, as well as a raster-based GIS / cellular automaton landscape module,  will provide information for the agent decision-making module, which will subsequently deliver information on land-use changes to the landscape module.

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Last Updated: May 11, 2005
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