World Futures
A Critical Analysis of Alternatives
Description:... Literature survey and evaluation of forecasting techniques and economic models used in futures studies - surveys the controversies in social and economic forecasting; examines theoretical aspects and empirical evidence of diversity in food, energy, population, economic growth, business cycle, and technological change forecasting; studies the role of institutional framework, attitudes, political aspects, value systems, etc. In creating divergent perspectives. Bibliography, graphs, statistical tables.
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