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#1029 J. Doyne Farmer - Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World

The Dissenter

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Economic Systems and Simulations

This chapter examines the parallels between biological systems and economies, emphasizing the processing of inputs to produce outputs. It discusses the creation and application of agent-based economic simulations, particularly in analyzing the housing bubble, and contrasts complexity theory with standard economic models. Furthermore, it highlights the intricacies of financial systems, the implications of market behaviors, and the challenges in predicting financial crises.

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