MORNING SESSION

 

1. Introduction – Martin Spielauer
    

2. Overview of policy-oriented microsimulation modeling in Canada – reflections and lessons learned
   Presentation by Michael Wolfson
    

3. OpenM++: open-source microsimulation software
   Presentation by Steve Gribble
    

4. Microsimulation in Australia and New Zealand – lessons from story of the MITTS model
   Presentation by John Creedy

 

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

 

1. Microsimulation in NZ today 
   Short presentation from NZIER, The Treasury and COMPASS 
   
   a. Using GUINZ to inform policy – NZIER
   b. Simulation modelling for public policy – COMPASS
   c. Microsimulation at The Treasury – The Treasury
    

2. Microsimulation in NZ tomorrow - synergies of scope and scale?
   Panel discussion chaired by Michael Wolfson, with Steve Gribble, Martin Spielauer and John Creedy

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Morning tea and lunch will be provided