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History Matters: Modelling Path Dependence on a Spreadsheet

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Chris Hand () (Kingston University)

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This paper explores methods of simulating Polya Urn Models using a spreadsheet. The Polya Urn model provides a statistical model of path dependent behaviour where the final equilibrium is determined by random chance or historical accident.

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Article provided by Economics Network, University of Bristol in its journal Computers in Higher Education Economics Review.

Volume (Year): 18 (2006)
Issue (Month): 1 ()
Pages: 19-24
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