The dynamics of a behavioral two-sex demographic model

Abstract

Abstract:\nIn this paper, we examine the dynamic properties of a particular demographic model. An\nessential part of the model is the marriage function which is derived from assumptions\nabout the behavior of women and men in a market where each individual is looking for a\nsuitable partner. By means of simulation experiments we investigate different aspects of the\nmodel. Specifically, we find that it is difficult to determine parameters related to preferences,\nbirth and death rates, such that a non-trivial stable equilibrium is attained.\nKeywords: Two-sex demographic models, Marriage function, Birth rates, Non-trivial\nequilibria