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    • To explain the use of dynamical models for representing causal systems.
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    Main Methods:

    • Explanation of dynamical modeling principles.
    • Comparison of dynamical modeling with conventional statistical methods (e.g., regression).

    Main Results:

    • Dynamical modeling is equivalent to conventional methods in simple settings.
    • Dynamical models offer advantages for complex causal inference problems.
    • Dynamical models can transparently encode complex biological knowledge, interference, spillover, effect modification, and continuous-time interactions.

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    • Dynamical models are valuable tools for causal inference in epidemiology.
    • Increasing knowledge and computational resources will enhance the utility of mathematical modeling in epidemiology.