The objectives of the Economics Chapter
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To identify, extend and unify knowledge contributing to the understanding and betterment of economic systems through the use of System Dynamics.
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To promote the development of the fields of Economics and System Dynamics.
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To encourage and develop educational programs related to the behavior of economic systems.
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To promote pluralism within the economics profession.
To accomplish these objectives the Economics Chapter proposes to conduct chapter meetings and to publish a journal, newsletter, website, books, and other materials.
The Chapter maintains a mailing list. You can subscribe to the list by visiting list-econsd at Google Groups.
February 2008 Newsletter
The focus is on conferences that should be of interest to members of our chapter.
Read the February 2008 Newsletter
Modeling challenge
Professor Glen Atkinson suggests that
translating a well-known case study by John R. Commons of the evolution of the
shoemaking industry from 1648 to 1895 into a system dynamics model will
demonstrate to "institutional economists that rich historical and cultural
context does not have to be sacrificed to gain the benefits of a model." More
info: Atkinson, G. 2004. Common Ground for Institutional Economics and System
Dynamics Modeling. System Dynamics Review 20 (4): 275-286.
Last revised:
2/11/2008
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