International futures building and using global models

International Futures: Building and Using Global Models extensively covers one of the most advanced systems for integrated, long-term, global and large-scale forecasting analysis available today, the International Futures (IFs) system. Key elements of a strong, long-term global forecasting system ar...

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Main Author: Hughes, Barry B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier 2019
Edition:First edition
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:International Futures: Building and Using Global Models extensively covers one of the most advanced systems for integrated, long-term, global and large-scale forecasting analysis available today, the International Futures (IFs) system. Key elements of a strong, long-term global forecasting system are described, i.e. the formulations for the driving variables in separate major models and the manner in which these separate models are integrated. The heavy use of algorithmic and rule-based elements and the use of elements of control theory is also explained. Furthermore, the IFs system is compared and contrasted with all other major modeling efforts, also outlining the major benefits of the IFs system. Finally, the book provides suggestions on how the development of forecasting systems might most productively proceed in the coming years
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780128134221
0128134224