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Title

The politics of modelling

Type

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Monograph

Contribution

Saltelli, A. (Andrea), 1953- (editor)

Di Fiore, Monica (editor)

Espeland, Wendy Nelson (author of foreword)

Sarewitz, Daniel R. (author of preface)

Subject

Mathematical models--Social aspects (LCSH)

Policy sciences--Mathematical models (LCSH)

Political planning--Mathematical models (LCSH)

Sciences de la politique--Modèles mathématiques (RVM)

Politique publique--Modèles mathématiques (RVM)

Language

English (eng)

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LCC: QA401 .P544 2023 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)

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Summary

"The widespread use of mathematical models for policy-making and its social and political impact are at the core of this book. While the discussion of mathematical modelling generally centres around technical features, use, and type of model, the literature is increasingly acknowledging that the social nature of modelling, its biases and responsibilities, are equally worth investigating. This book tackles these emerging questions by adopting a multidisciplinary approach to investigate how current modelling practices address contemporary challenges, and fills a gap in the field, which has historically focused on statistical and algorithmic modes of producing numbers. Thanks to its multidisciplinary appeal, this book will be essential reading for modellers, public officials, policymakers, and scholars alike." -- Publisher's description.

Table Of Contents

Foreword: Mathematically modelling as a critical cultural enterprise / Wendy Espeland

Preface: The sciences of modelling through / Dan Sarewitz

Part I. Meeting models. 1. Introduction / Monica Di Fiore and Andrea Saltelli

2. Pay no attention to the model behind the curtain / Philip Stark

Part II. The rules. 3. Mind the framing: Match purpose and context / Monica Di Fiore, Marta Kuc-Czarnecka, Samuele Lo Piano, Arnald Puy, and Andrea Saltelli

4. Mind the hubris: Complexity can misfire / Arnald Puy and Andrea Saltelli

5. Mind the assumptions: Quantify uncertainty and assess sensitivity / Emanuele Borgonovo

6. Mind the consequences: Quantification in economic and public policy / Wolfgang Drechsler and Lukas Fuchs

7. Mind the unknowns: Exploring the politics of ignorance in mathematical models / Andy Stirling

Part III. The rules in practice. 8. Sensitivity auditing: A practical checklist for auditing decision-relevant models / Samuele Lo Piano, Razi Sheikholeslami, Arnald Puy, and Andrea Saltelli

9. Mathematical modelling: Lessons from composite indicators / Marta Kuc-Czarnecka and Andrea Saltelli

10. Mathematical modelling, rulemaking, and the COVID-19 pandemic / Ting Xu

11. In the twilight of probability: COVID-19 and the dilemma of the decision-maker / Paolo Vineis and Luca Savarino

12. Models as metaphors / Jerome R. Ravetz

Epilogue: Those special models: A political economy of mathematical modelling / Andrea Saltelli and Monica Di Fiore.

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