Robinson Crusoe - Introduction

In this section we will consider the Robinson Crusoe Economy. If you are unfamiliar, Robinson Crusoe is a novel in which the titular character is stranded on a deserted island.

These models will start exceedingly simple and slowly add complexity. The purpose of these models is to provide an introduction to writing a simple model in MPSGE. They are not intended to be an introduction to general CGE modeling.

Model Descriptions

  1. The most basic example, 1 producer, 1 consumer, two goods (coconuts and fish)
  2. Add leisure
  3. Introduce a second producer and consumer