Applications of statistical mechanics to economic systems

• Grant number: 12/19521-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: June 01, 2013
• End date: January 10, 2016
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - General Physics
• Principal Investigator: Renato Vicente
• Grantee: João Pedro Jericó de Andrade
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física (IF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated scholarship(s): 14/16045-6 - Large random economies with boundedly rational agents, BE.EP.DR

Abstract

Both Statistical Mechanics and an important part of Theoretical Economics are concerned with the derivation of emergent behavior (or macrobehavior) from microscopic laws (or micromotives). In this PhD proposal our aim is to seek new results and models that may be of interest in Economics by using modern techniques of Statistical Mechanics. Specifically, we are interested in models of General Equilibrium with Social Interactions, models of Statistical Equilibrium of Markets and in models with Evolutionary Dynamics. (AU)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

ANDRADE, João Pedro Jericó de. Statistical Mechanics of Economic Systems. 2016. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Física (IF/SBI) São Paulo.