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Tools for Understanding the Limits to Growth: Comparing a Simulation and a Game

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  • Dennis L. Meadows

    (University of New Hampshire)

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During 30 years as a systems analyst and teacher, this author has been constructing models to understand and convey key principles related to the long-term causes and consequences of physical growth on the planet. In this article, he describes two different models that he has developed to accomplish these goals. One was employed as a computer simulation; the other functioned as an operational game. In comparing them, the author points out many differences between the two tools and indicates two important challenges for this profession.

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  • Dennis L. Meadows, 2001. "Tools for Understanding the Limits to Growth: Comparing a Simulation and a Game," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 32(4), pages 522-536, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:simgam:v:32:y:2001:i:4:p:522-536
    DOI: 10.1177/104687810103200408
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    4. Leon de Caluwé & Jac Geurts & Wouter Jan Kleinlugtenbelt, 2012. "Gaming Research in Policy and Organization," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 43(5), pages 600-626, October.
    5. Jan H. G. Klabbers, 2006. "Guest Editorial: Artifact assessment versus theory testing," Simulation & Gaming, , vol. 37(2), pages 148-154, June.
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