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Field-Wide Research Framework

The full survey structure, from AI research tools to economic world models.

FIELD-WIDE FRAMEWORKHow AI extends from research tools to economic-agent modeling and solution
SURVEY SECTION 01

AI as a Tool for Economic Research

Behavior · information · causality · forecasting

SURVEY SECTION 02

Modeling and Solution Evolution

Equilibrium models · agent-based computational economics

SURVEY SECTION 03

AI-Driven Economic-Agent Research

Economic modeling → Agent modeling → AI-based solution → Analysis and validation

SURVEY SECTION 04Summary and Outlook: Toward Economic World Models

State representation · endogenous dynamics · uncertainty · policy feedback

English web rendering of the research structure used in the survey. Consult the paper for the complete argument and references.
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Key takeaways

  1. 01

    AI first expands behavior generation, information representation, causal estimation, and dynamic forecasting.

  2. 02

    Equilibrium modeling and ACE create distinct needs for high-dimensional solution and behavioral specification.

  3. 03

    The four-stage framework connects technical capacity with economic questions and evidence.

  4. 04

    Economic world models are a long-run research direction, not a completed technology.