System Dynamics Modeling: Tools for Learning in a Complex World

@article{Sterman2002SystemDM,
  title={System Dynamics Modeling: Tools for Learning in a Complex World},
  author={John D. Sterman},
  journal={California Management Review},
  year={2002},
  volume={43},
  pages={25 - 8}
}
  • J. Sterman
  • Published 1 July 2001
  • Business, Engineering
  • California Management Review
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