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Hi- A few questions: Does the Hubbert life cycle theory apply directly to natural gas exploration, discovery and production? Is the USA well beyond the peak of the curve? The world? >Has anyone built a stock-flow structure that differs significantly from Hubberts theory? Have any multinationals, ind...

One significant constraint to the long-wave theory is getting experts to agree on what data are relevant. Is there a consensus on what macroeconomic variables would represent the long wave? How can we prove its existence? Its similar to meteorologists trying to prove the existence of global warming,...

Hello: Thanks for all the requests for cartoons to accompany SD/ST learning materials. The right cartoons can system dynamics lessons understandable quickly. Plus they make a good ice-breaker for introducing the topic to young systems thinkers. One great cartoon to start with is the Domino Man, whic...

Wilfredo: We have found it helpful to begin with simple examples of system dynamics forces at work in the world, which you could illustrate with cartoons, videos or short articles from periodicals like the Wall Street Journal or the Economist. Start with familiar examples from the news, popular cult...