Abstract
This is a position paper on the possibilities of informing the (economic and environmental) policy debate by using quantitative evolutionary models. I argue that an evolutionary worldview implies that the existing quantitative modeling tools used for policy analysis are problematic. Then i summarize the main elements of an evolutionary way of analysis, and the way in which it can be incorporated into quantitative models. I conclude with an outline of a proposal for how to apply the ideas in the analysis of energy transitions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 453-461 |
Journal | Technological Forecasting and Social Change |
Volume | 76 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |