An excellent view by Prof. Eveline S van Leeuwen published on the International Journal of Microsimulation (IJM) @ https://www.microsimulation.org/IJM/V10_2/IJM_2017_10_2_7.pdf
Small Area Estimation and Microsimulation Modelling by Rahman and Harding (2017) is an interesting read for both beginning and more experienced microsimulation modellers. The two authors are well known within the microsimulation community. In this book, they share their experiences and insights into both the more theoretical and empirical aspects of microsimulation modelling.