Ex-Ante Policy Analysis Model for Infrastructure Systems

The model captures the complex dynamics of infrastructure financing. A hybrid Agent-based/ System Dynamics model is created to explore and visualize the effect of different factors (e.g., probability of successful investment, financing capacity of public agencies and effectiveness of public support) on the level of investment in transportation infrastructure. The model captures the complex micro-dynamics of transportation (highways and bridges) infrastructure investment in the U.S. by simulating the micro-behaviors of state Departments of Transportation (DOT), private institutional investors, and general public.

The model was created with AnyLogic - simulation software / Infrastructure System of Systems Policy-Making