Feedback dynamics of the low-income rental housing market

Who it's for: Ideal for learners with an interest in housing policy who are looking for an example of how system dynamics can be used to analyze complex interactions.

Why we love it: This paper provides a helpful example for learners by showcasing how systems dynamics modelling can be used to assess the complex interactions between policy interventions and housing stability amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors develop causal loop diagrams and stock and flow models to show the impact of various policy interventions. This paper serves as an ideal look into cutting-edge research within the field of systems dynamics.

Citation: Marçal, K. E., Fowler, P. J., & Hovmand, P. S. (2023). Feedback dynamics of the low-income rental housing market: Exploring policy responses to COVID-19. System Dynamics Review, 39(4), 371–403. https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1746