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Publications

What makes a good model? Recommendations for policy simulation modelling

Publication details

Authors: Dr Lisa Garnham, Dr Clementine Hill O'Connor, Prof Gerard McCartney, Prof Katherine Smith
Journal: Policy Modelling for Health Briefing Paper
Publication date: July 1, 2025
DOI / Link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_1194450_smxx.pdf

Abstract

With recommendations for policy simulation modelling our Appraising Policy Models (WP6) team draws on a systematic review exploring the qualities and development processes that define effective simulation models for policy decision-making. The brief highlights the strengths and limitations of current approaches and reflects on gaps, particularly the under representation of model user perspectives.