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Each symbol represents a concept or relationship that might be found in a mental
model of the corresponding part of the ... By the nature of its construction the
model asserts that the relationships chosen for inclusion are important , that the ...
Each symbol represents a concept or relationship that might be found in a mental
model of the corresponding part of the ... By the nature of its construction the
model asserts that the relationships chosen for inclusion are important , that the ...
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A relationship such as the one sketched in Figure 3 - 1 represents the effect of
one system input only - the influence of material standard of living on the birth
rate . The relationship is most easily interpreted by assuming that all other system
...
A relationship such as the one sketched in Figure 3 - 1 represents the effect of
one system input only - the influence of material standard of living on the birth
rate . The relationship is most easily interpreted by assuming that all other system
...
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43 Capital Investment - from - Quality Ratio CIQR The relationship in Figure 3 -
22 is introduced to keep the quality of life from material and the quality of life from
food in a reasonable relationship to each other . The output CIQR from this figure
...
43 Capital Investment - from - Quality Ratio CIQR The relationship in Figure 3 -
22 is introduced to keep the quality of life from material and the quality of life from
food in a reasonable relationship to each other . The output CIQR from this figure
...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
Limits to Growth | 67 |
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