Simulating the joint distribution of individuals, households and dwellings in small areas

This article proposes a sample-based methodology for synthesizing individuals, households and dwellings in small areas, illustrated using a case study of Amsterdam. The method encompasses the following steps: first, individual- and household-level tables are created separately using Iterative Proportional Fitting (IPF). Second, synthetic individuals are allocated into synthetic households using a combination of sorting algorithms and mixed integer programming.

As such, the synthetic households are adjusted to accommodate the synthetic individuals, ensuring a consistent joint distribution of individuals, households and dwellings in small areas.

Authors

Trond Husby, Olga Ivanova, Mark Thissen

Specifications

Publication title: Simulating the Joint Distribution of Individuals, Households and Dwellings in Small Areas
Publication date: 31 August 2018
Publication type: Publication
Magazine: International Microsimulation Association
Product number: 3644