Use of Control Theory in SD

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j-d
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Use of Control Theory in SD

Post by j-d »

Dear Andi

My graduate work was in this area, ie, application of optimal control to
systems described by system dynamics (differential games, in general). A
list of SD and control-related references is given in the web address in my
signature. Please contact me for any specific references. Maybe I can help.
This list and the associated hyperlinks may also be of use to many
(especially newcomers) on this list who ask for SD-related books and how to
get them. I have included all the classics, but "If anything can go wrong,
it will go wrong in a demo (.... Principle???)". So Im certain I have made
some serious, embarrassing omissions, for which I apologize in advance. It
is not a comprehensive list, but it is a very good start - at least it was
for me. Please let me know if you feel offended by some omissions. There is
also a "LINKS" button that lists web-links I find useful in sustainable
development/environmental-economic research.

There was someone requesting a few weeks back as to how to get the classic
Feedback Thought in Social Science and Systems Theory by George Richardson.
At that time, it seems there was difficulty finding this book (even the
honorable GPR did not know how to meet his own books demand:-), at least
cheaply). Guess what folks - it is available - at least one version
thereof. Check out the URL below for all details.

I hope to grow this list into a bigger, subject-based list, in the order of
increasing complexity - so that it may be useful to researchers/teachers
teaching from beginning undergrad/hi-school level to higher graduate
levels. Hope it is of some use to the SD community. Comments welcome.

Regards

Jaideep
From: j-d <j-d@technologist.com>

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