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System Dynamics and Its Contribution to Economics and Economic Modeling

Author : Michael J. Radzicki

Published in: Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

Publisher: Springer New York

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Article Outline

Glossary
Definition of the Subject
Introduction
Types of Dynamic Simulation
Translating Existing Economic Models into a System Dynamics Format
Improving Existing Economic Models with System Dynamics
Creating Economic Dynamics Models from Scratch
Model Validity
Controversies
Future Directions
Bibliography

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Metadata
Title
System Dynamics and Its Contribution to Economics and Economic Modeling
Author
Michael J. Radzicki
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-7700-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4419-7701-4

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7701-4_39