Systems science and modeling for ecological economics. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexey Voinov.
• Other Names: Voinov, Alexey (Alexey A.)
• Contents: Preface; ; Acknowledgments; ; 1 Models and Systems; ; 1.1 Model; ; 1.2 System; ; 1.3 Hierarchy; ; 1.4 The Modeling Process; ; 1.5 Model Classifications; ; 1.6 Systems Thinking; ; 2 The Art of Modeling; ; 2.1 Conceptual Model; ; 2.2 Modeling Software; ; 2.3 Model Formalization; ; 3 Essential Math; ; 3.1 Time; ; 3.2 Space; ; 3.3 Structure; ; 3.4 Building Blocks; ; 4 Model Analysis; ; 4.1 Sensitivity Analysis; ; 4.2 Model Calibration; ; 4.3 Model Testing; ; 4.4 Conclusions; ; 5 Simple Model, Complex Behavior; ; 5.1 Classic Predator-Prey Model; ; 5.2 Modifications of The Classic Model; ; 5.3 Trophic Chains; ; 5.4 Spatial Model of a Predator-Prey System; ; 5.5 Conclusions; ; 6 Water; ; 6.1 Modeling as a Hydrology Primer; ; 6.2 Unit Model; ; 6.3 Spatial Model; ; 6.4 Conclusions; ; 7 Adding Socio-Economics; ; 7.1 Demographics; ; 7.2 Dynamics on the Market; ; 7.3 Corporate Rule; ; 7.4 Sustainability; ; 7.5 The End of Cheap Oil; ; 7.6 The World; ; 8 Optimization; ; 8.1 Introduction; ; 8.2 Resource Management; ; 8.3 Fishpond; ; 8.4 Landscape Optimization; ; 8.5 Optimality Principles; ; 9 The Practice of Modeling; ; 9.1 Why Models Don’t Work; ; 9.2 Participatory and Adaptive Modeling; ; 9.3 Open-Source, Web Technologies and Decision Support; ; 9.4 Conclusions; ; To Conclude; ; Index
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (432 pages)
• Subjects: 333.7015118; Environmental economics -- Mathematical models -- Data processing; Computer software -- Evaluation
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080886176; 0080886175
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