Publication type
Book Chapter
Series Number
13
Series
Spatial Microsimulation: A Reference Guide for Users
Authors
Editors
Publication date
June 1, 2013
Summary:
Spatial microsimulation models can be used to produce small area output
for a deeper understanding of inequality. Dynamic spatial
microsimulation models can be used to model transitions such as leaving
home, entering school, university, the labour market, etc. This chapter
presents a dynamic spatial microsimulation approach to the analysis of
educational inequalities. The method simulates individual units
(potential students) over a period of time. This chapter describes a
model that utilises the BHPS dataset to build a dynamic spatial
microsimulation model for the analysis of social and spatial
inequalities in educational attainment. Educational attainment is
particularly suitable for the development and application of a dynamic
spatial microsimulation model given the influence that education has on a
person’s life outcomes. The dynamic spatial microsimulation model
described in this chapter has been used in a case study to analyse
social and spatial inequalities in higher education entry and
attainment.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4623-7_13
Subjects
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