diff --git a/source/key-concepts/parameters.md b/source/key-concepts/parameters.md index 1119d709..8b1f3a16 100644 --- a/source/key-concepts/parameters.md +++ b/source/key-concepts/parameters.md @@ -1,15 +1,17 @@ # Parameters -A parameter is a numeric property of the legislation which can evolve over time. +A parameter is a property of the legislation that changes over time. -Unlike a [variable](./variables.md), a parameter is **not** specific to a specific person or family. +Unlike a [variable](./variables.md), a parameter is **not** specific to a specific entity (person, household…). For instance: -* The amount of the *minimum wage* -* The amount of *family allowance per children* -* The *marginal tax scale* used to calculate the income tax +- the amount of the minimum wage; +- the amount of family allowance per children; +- the marginal tax scale used to calculate the income tax; +- the maximum age at which a person is entitled to some benefits; +- the list of regions in which a tax is applicable… Parameters are used in [formulas](./variables.md#formulas) to calculate variable values. -[Read more about their implementation in OpenFisca](../coding-the-legislation/legislation_parameters.md) +[Read more about their implementation in OpenFisca](../coding-the-legislation/legislation_parameters.md).