The edge of chaos
Article Abstract:
Santa Fe Institute research institute conferences and workshops provide forums for scientists to examine issues such as order and chaos, evolution and system adaptation and change.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Soul of a new economic idea?
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Several economists have determined that corporations do not necessarily make rational, profit-maximizing decisions about investments or product development.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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