A Generic Agent-Based Model to Explore Servicising Shifts

Title

A Generic Agent-Based Model to Explore Servicising Shifts

 Author

Kisjes, K.H.

Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

 Department

ESS

 Date

2014-01-14

 Abstract

This paper describes a simulation model for informing policies towards absolute decoupling, with a focus on the possible contribution of servicising, i.e. a shift from product-based to service-based production and consumption patterns. The model is agent-based and represents a generic artificial market that revolves around a central consumption need. It features refined decision making procedures of producing and consuming agents, using a novel approach based on (partial) market research by business agents in the model. The model captures elements of heterogeneity and non-rational preferences of individuals and organisations. It can be parametrised for a wide variety of case studies that involve servicising shifts. Most importantly, the model allows for the exploration of economic, social and environmental effects of servicising policies.

 Subject

agent-based modelling
servicising
absolute decoupling
policy exploration
behavioural economics

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 Document type

journal article

 Rights

(c) 2014 Kisjes, K.H.
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