More Models That Matter: System Dynamics Writings 2011-2017 - Softcover

Homer, Jack B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1978097840 ISBN 13: 9781978097841

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

This book, a collection of 9 recent papers, is a follow-up to Homer's 2012 book, "Models That Matter". The first three chapters were previously published as individual journal articles and are on issues of system dynamics methodology. The other six chapters have not been previously published. Four describe models developed for clients on health policy issues: hospital-acquired infections, Medicare reimbursement rates, child stunting in the developing world, and Hepatitis C. Another chapter is about human psychology, presenting a model of achievement and satisfaction over the course of an individual's life. The final chapter presents a model of the system dynamics field itself, tracing its historical growth from 1984 to the present and looking to the future.

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About the Author

Jack Homer is an award-winning, internationally recognized expert in system dynamics simulation modeling and a consultant to many prominent private and public organizations. He has led major modeling projects addressing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hospital-acquired infections, Hepatitis C, national and local health system reform, and other policy issues. He has degrees in applied mathematics and statistics from Stanford and a PhD in management from MIT.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1978097840
• ISBN 13: 9781978097841
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 156