GROWTH (Logistic)
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1487 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Human sciences, Methodology or model |
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Serious problems could surface later on (climatic, demographic, ecological and the like). Besides, the most swift Template:Ency term of growth are also the most exposed to violent braking Template:Ency term.