This paper outlines a framework for spatial microsimulation models, gives some reasons
why someone may want to use a spatial microsimulation model, describes the development …

The paper describes a method of small area estimation which uses a reweighting algorithm
to reweight survey data to a number of known totals (benchmarks) for small areas. The …

Iterative proportional fitting (IPF) is a widely used method for spatial microsimulation. The
technique results in non-integer weights for individual rows of data. This is problematic for …

Recent changes to Australia's welfare system have affected low-income single parent
families, with many moved on to an employment seeker's payment (a reduced payment) …

Methods Researching experiences and viewpoints on economic adversity requires trust, as
well as techniques that will support young people to talk openly about difficult, sensitive and …

Abstract We examine the European Union (EU) countries and within-country areas (ie, large
urban areas, small urban areas, and rural areas) that are the most disadvantageous with …

The reformed cohesion policy (CP), which is the major investment tool in the European
Union (EU) for delivering the Europe 2020 targets, will soon make available substantial …

Spatial microsimulation models, both static and dynamic, are a useful means to estimate
area-level data, whatever these data are regarding, be it health, socio-economic status or …

Young people growing up in poverty often have restricted access to out-of-school
enrichment activities that are important for generating the soft skills that support post-school …

In recent years, significant policy changes have been made to Australian welfare benefits for
single parent families. These changes include the addition of work requirements and …