SimPaths¶
SimPaths is a family of models for individual and household life course events, all sharing common components. The framework is designed to project life histories through time, building up a detailed picture of career paths, family (inter)relations, health, and financial circumstances. It builds upon standardised assumptions and data sources, which facilitates adaptation to alternative countries.
SimPaths builds upon JAS-mine, an open-source Java platform designed for discrete-event simulations. Models currently exist for the UK, Greece, Hungary, Italy, and Poland.
Explore the Documentation
Overview
What SimPaths models and why — architecture, modules, and parameterisation.
Explore →Getting Started
Set up your environment, load input data, and run your first simulation.
Get Started →User Guide
Single and multi-run simulations, GUI, parameter editing, and uncertainty analysis.
View Guide →Developer Guide
JAS-mine architecture, SimPaths internals, and how-to guides for extending the model.
Developer Guide →Model Validation
Validation procedures, alignment diagnostics, and comparison against external targets.
Validation →Research
Published papers, working papers, and ongoing research using SimPaths.
Research →