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Coping with Complexity Perspectives for Economics, Management and Social Sciences

In this book I develop a theory of complexity for economics and manage­ ment sciences. This book is addressed to the mathematically or analytically oriented economist, psychologist or management scientist. It could also be of interest to engineers, computer scientists, biologists, physicists and eco...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gottinger, H.W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1983, 1983
Edition:1st ed. 1983
Series:Theory and Decision Library
Subjects:
Sociology / Methodology
Sociological Methods
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction to Complex Systems
  • 1.1 Finite Complex Systems
  • 1.2 Some Concepts of Complexity
  • 1.3 Fundamental Issues of Complexity
  • 1.4 Multi-level System and Control
  • 1.5 Design and Algebraic Systems
  • 1.6 Models Using Catastrophe Theory
  • 1.7 Aspects of FCS Modelling
  • 1.8 Computer Models and Man Machine Interaction
  • Note
  • References
  • 2* Mathematics of Machines, Semigroups and Complexity
  • 2.1 Finite State Machines
  • 2.2 Definitions and Bounds of Complexity
  • 2.3 Machines and Semigroups
  • 2.4 The Krohn-Rhodes Prime Decomposition Theorem for Finite Semigroups and Machines
  • 2.5 An Application of the Prime Decomposition Theorem — Some Results on Combinatorial Semigroups
  • 2.6 Calculating the Complexity of a Transformation Semigroup
  • 2.7 The Generalized Model
  • References
  • 3 Complexity and Dynamics
  • 3.1 Introduction and Motivation
  • 3.2 Competitive Processes and Dynamical Systems
  • 3.3 Description of a Dynamic System
  • 3.4 Axioms of Complexity
  • 3.5 Evolution Complexity
  • 3.6 Dynamic Systems of Resource Depletion
  • 3.7 Complexity in Thom’s Program
  • 3.8 Policy Conclusions
  • Notes
  • References
  • 4 Structural Characteristics in Economic Models
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Preliminary Considerations
  • 4.3 Decomposable Systems
  • 4.4 Systems Modelling and Complexity
  • 4.5 Structure of the Model
  • 4.6 The Model’s Basic Set of Relationships
  • 4.7 Evaluation of Complexity
  • 4.8 Discussion
  • 4.9 Comparison with some Studies on the Economics of Organization
  • Note
  • References
  • 5 Complexity, Bounded Rationality and Problem-Solving
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Bounded Rationality
  • 5.3 Problem Solving
  • 5.4 An Overview of Algorithmic Complexity and Problem-Solving
  • 5.5 A Case in Heuristics: General Problem-Solving (GPS)
  • 5.6 Planning
  • 5.7 Conclusions
  • Appendix:Problem-Solving for Energy Technology Assessment
  • Notes
  • References
  • 6 Complexity and Decision Rules
  • 7.16 Some Practical Aspects of Organizational Design
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index of Names
  • Index of Subjects
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Background and Motivation
  • 6.3 Choice Processes and Complexity
  • 6.4 An Example of a Decision or Search Rule
  • 6.5 A Social Choice Machine
  • 6.6 Complexity of Decision Rules
  • 6.7 A Construction of Compatible Decision Rules
  • 6.8 Summary and Extension
  • Notes
  • References
  • 7 Complexity and Organizational Decision-Making
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Organizational Structures and Performance
  • 7.3 Organizations and Environments
  • 7.4 A Real-time Organization
  • 7.5 Information Technology
  • 7.6 Costs of Information Processing
  • 7.7 A Simple Machine Model of Organizational Design
  • 7.8 Organizational Malfunctioning and Design
  • 7.9 The Case of Line Organization
  • 7.10 The Parallel Processing Line
  • 7.11 The Case of Staff Organization
  • 7.12 The Staff Acting as an Input Filter
  • 7.13 Optimization Problem of the Staff Design
  • 7.14 The Alternately Processing Staff
  • 7.15 The Parallel Processing Staff

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