Note - The European Network for Dynamic Microsimulation (EURODYM) – A vision and the state of affairs

This paper presents plans to initiate a European network for dynamic microsimulation, one of whose tasks will be to facilitate and stimulate exchange of research ideas and researchers. Also, it aims to serve as a platform for researchers to bid for and generate funds to enhance the development and use of the dynamic microsimulation models, with a particular focus on research funds available in Europe. The comments and support from the microsimulation community have been received during the European workshop on dynamic microsimulation modelling in Brussels (2010) and also during the 3rd General Conference of the International Microsimulation Association in Stockholm (2011). Further comments are requested and gratefully received.