Vortrag von Prof. Edward H. Kaplan (Yale School of Management, USA)

Abstract:
Policy Modeling refers to the application of operations research, statistics, and other quantitative methods to model policy problems. Recognizing that analyses of all sorts often exhibit diminishing returns in insight to effort, the hope is to capture key features of various policy issues with relatively simple "first-strike" models. Problem selection and formulation, and active engagement with policymakers and stakeholders, thus compete with the mathematics of solution methods in determining successful applications. To illustrate, the talk will revisit some personal adventures in policy modeling selected from public housing, HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance, bioterror preparedness, counterterrorism, and sports.

Der Vortrag findet in englischer Sprache statt.

Der Vortragende ist Mitglied der National Academy of Engineering der USA und ein weltweit führender Experte des Operations Research. Seine Forschungen in HIV Prävention und Bekämpfung des Terrorismus wurden mehrfach ausgezeichnet, etwa mit dem Lanchester Preis und dem Edelman Award. Anmeldungen bitte an <link orcos@tuwien.ac.at>orcos@tuwien.ac.at</link>