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E.J.E.S.S.
Volume 13, Number 1, 1999
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| Page(s) | 1 - 18 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ejess:1999100 | |
DOI: 10.1051/ejess:1999100
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European Journal of Economic and Social Systems 13 N
1 (1999) pp. 1-18
On the qualitative properties in system dynamics models
Javier Aracil
Escuela Superior de Ingenieros, Universidad de Sevilla, Camino de
los Descubrimientos s/n, Sevilla-41092
Spain;
E-mail: aracil@cartuja.us.es
Abstract:
This paper proposes that the concept of ``qualitative'' developed
around the qualitative theory of nonlinear dynamical systems be applied to the field
of system dynamics in order to provide a more solid foundation for the use of the
qualitative in this field. The advantages of the use of qualitative concepts are ana-lyzed
both from a conceptual and an operational point of view. A preliminary stage
in the world modeling process is used to illustrate this proposal.
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