Abstract
Forrester's Urban Dynamics model is examined in terms of 1) his assumptions about complex dynamic systems, 2) the a priori bias revealed using a "normalized" model, 3) equilibrium changes when the model is modified to fit urban data, and 4) policy predictions of such a modified model. Copyright © 1972 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Recommended Citation
D. L. Babcock, "Assumptions In Forrester's Urban Dynamics Model And Their Implications," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 144 - 149, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 1972.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMC.1972.4309084
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2168-2909; 0018-9472
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1972
