A brief visit to the system's zoo - One-stock systems

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Dynamic systems studies usually are not designed to predict what will happen. Rather what would happen. They're about the future. Which of the three questions gives deeper insights in this topic?

Are the driving factors likely to unfold this way?

System dynamics is about exploring possible futures and ask 'what if' scenario's. Which of the three questions gives deeper insights in this topic?

If they did, would the system react this way?

Delays are pervasive in systems and strong determinants of behavior. Why are there delays within a system?

Because information (interaction) can only affect future behavior.
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What are the three types of delays we know? Explain and give an example.

1. Perception delay; you don't react on something immediately. E.g. You take the average of sales over 5 days.
2. Response delay; part of the adjustment will be put through to make sure the trend is real. E.g. You adjust your order, depending on sales.
3. Delivery delay; the time the supplier needs to process the product and deliver it.

When do delays mostly lead to oscillations?

When there is a delay in a balancing feedback loop.

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