About Volterra ____________________________________________________
Volterra aims to provide novel solutions to business and policy questions. We believe that risk based analysis is more helpful than traditional forecasting models, where the results are not very reliable. We focus on impact and risk. We use methods which enable us to consider risk in both quantitative and qualitative models.
Our projects cover all sectors, from business viability to social policy effectiveness. A special focus is on development and planning, and health policy. We frequently provide expert evidence.
Volterra was founded by Paul Ormerod and Bridget Rosewell in 1998 to take forward new approaches to modelling and to policy.
Why are we called Volterra?
We named Volterra after the distinguished Italian mathematician Vito Volterra (1860-1940). He did many things, but the most famous is his 'Mathematical Theory of the Struggle for Life'. He developed a particular system of non-linear differential equations which is still in widespread use in the biological and natural sciences even today.
At Volterra we look for inspiration from many sciences, including biology. But the main reason for the name is a short, brilliant article by Cambridge economist Richard Goodwin in which he offers an explanation for the two features which distinguish capitalism from all other economic systems - namely the steady growth in output over time and persistent fluctuations in growth year to year. Read more...
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