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New causal models offer framework for digital economy policy simulation

Researchers have introduced two novel classes of causal models designed for decision-making agents, termed Structural Causal Decision Models (SCDMs) and Structural Causal Decision Processes (SCDPs). These models expand upon existing frameworks by explicitly representing causal relationships and allowing decisions to be constrained by their antecedents, while also accommodating open root variables. SCDPs are particularly noted for their expressiveness, surpassing POMDPs by not assuming rational belief formation and enabling the endogenous modeling of memory and variable discounting. AI

IMPACT Introduces a new framework for modeling resource-rational agents and policy simulation in digital economies.

RANK_REASON This is a research paper published on arXiv detailing new causal models for decision-making agents.

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Sebastian Benthall, Alan Lujan ·

    The Design and Composition of Structural Causal Decision Processes

    arXiv:2605.02681v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We present two new classes of causal models of decision-making agents. Our approach is motivated by the needs of modeling the economics of computing systems. These systems are composed of subsystems and can exhibit endogenous limi…

  2. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Alan Lujan ·

    The Design and Composition of Structural Causal Decision Processes

    We present two new classes of causal models of decision-making agents. Our approach is motivated by the needs of modeling the economics of computing systems. These systems are composed of subsystems and can exhibit endogenous limits on cognitive resources and value discounting. S…