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Carrying capacity: a model with logistically varying limits

Authors :
Meyer, Ferrin S.
Ausubel, Jesse H.
Source :
Technological Forecasting & Social Change. July, 1999, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p209, 6 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

An extended logistic model of growth where the carrying capacity increases dynamically in a distinct pulse is presented. The effect of this dynamic carrying capacity on the trajectories of simple growth models is analyzed. The new model is then employed to re-analyze two actual cases of human population growth. In testing the model against the population histories of England and Japan, the two cases of population growth seem to verify the model.

Details

ISSN :
00401625
Volume :
61
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.55937595