Using models for policymaking: The questions you should ask when presented with the use of simulation models in policymaking

• Joint Research Centre (European Commission)

Policy decisions must be transparently informed by evidence. Simulation models are increasingly used for supporting the policymaking process and analysing the impact of policy options in areas such as pandemic response, climate change and healthcare. So, ensuring models are open to scrutiny by policymakers, researchers and the public is essential to creating public trust.