ENDOGENOUS DEVELOPMENT
Charles François (2004). ENDOGENOUS DEVELOPMENT, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1078.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1078 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
The internal differentiation of a system under the limiting pressure of its environment.
As a system disposes of a considerable energy flow it may at its beginnings expand freely until it reaches spatial or energetic limits. It may however still be able to better its efficiency by a more differentiated internal organization and less wasteful use of its inputs.