Title :
Assumptions in Forrester´s Urban Dynamics Model and Their Implications
Author :
Babcock, Daniel L.
fDate :
4/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
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.
Keywords :
Analytical models; Cities and towns; Helium; Industrial relations; Layout; Predictive models; Public policy; Research and development management; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TSMC.1972.4309084
