PROBLEMS FOR THE FUTURE OF SYSTEM DYNAMICS

In this provocative article, the author sets out a personal list of '' problems' that must be solved if the field of system dynamics is ''... to advance beyond a craft, to approach the rigors of a science''. The problems include issues in the enhancement of technical and interpret ive aspects of modeling, and in the advancement and propogation of goo d practice. These identified problems are characterised as those that are through their difficulty, deserving of continuing attention, and a t the same time are those that threaten the field if not resolved. The article carefully ends with an epilogue inviting response, rather tha n a conclusion.