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A Comparative Study of the Efficiency of Ponzi Vs. No-Ponzi Economic System Based on Agent-Based Modeling

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  • Javidi Abdollahzadeh Aval, Narges

    (PhD Student in Economics, University of Tabriz)

  • Assad Zadeh, Ahmad

    (Associate Professor of Economics, University of Tabriz)

  • Shahmorad, Sedaghat

    (Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Tabriz)

Abstract

One of the main concerns of economic scholars and thinkers is to predict the behavior of individuals in an economic system. Although economists often use complex mathematical equations for economic analysis, in recent decades due to the weakness of forecasting analyses based on equations and inability of such equations to justify empirical events, economists have used modeling and simulation methods. In other words, they are looking for ways to justify complex phenomena in the economy as a complex system. In addition to applying complexity theory, this research attempts to introduce a research tool to scholars for the simulation of agent-based research. In this study, we will examine the efficiency of each system by developing an agent-based model based on a No-Ponzi economic system and comparing it with a Ponzi economic model. We will also examine the effects and consequences of some economic behaviors that are contrary to the ethics and teachings of Islam. Comparing the two models, the results indicate that the No-Ponzi model has a better human development index and more social welfare.

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  • Javidi Abdollahzadeh Aval, Narges & Assad Zadeh, Ahmad & Shahmorad, Sedaghat, 2019. "A Comparative Study of the Efficiency of Ponzi Vs. No-Ponzi Economic System Based on Agent-Based Modeling," Quarterly Journal of Applied Theories of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Management and Business, University of Tabriz, vol. 6(3), pages 73-102, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:qjatoe:0159
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    Keywords

    Agent-based modeling; Islamic economics; Wealth distribution; Gini coefficient; Consumption; Saving; Wealth;
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    JEL classification:

    • C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods
    • E21 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Consumption; Saving; Wealth
    • E52 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Monetary Policy
    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F17 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Forecasting and Simulation

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