Complete Publications List

Books, Monographs, Book Chapters, Articles, Invited Presentations, and Plenary Conference Papers

BOOKS

Modelling for Management:  Simulation in Support of Systems Thinking,, vols. 1 & 2. G.P.Richardson, ed.  The International Library of Management.  Aldershot, U.K.:  Dartmouth Publishing Company, 1996.

Feedback Thought in Social Science and Systems Theory.  Philadelphia:  University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991;  reprinted by Pegasus Communications, 1999; now available from the System Dynamics Society or the author.

Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling with DYNAMO,  with Alexander L. Pugh, III, The MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1981.;  reprinted by Productivity Press, Portland, Oregon 1991;  reprinted by Pegasus Communications, Waltham, MA 1998.

…Chinese translation:  Tong-yi Yang, Shi-sheng Yang, Ying-hong Ye, Ani Yui Science and Technology Press, Shanghai, 1988.

Theory and Applications of System Dynamics, with Qifan Wang, Peter M. Senge, and Donella H. Meadows, New Times Press, Beijing, China, 1987.

MONOGRAPHS

Applications of System Dynamics Modeling in Marketing.  Special issue of the Journal of Business Research, 61, 11 (2008), P. Otto and G.P. Richardson guest editors.

Group Model Building.  Special issue of the System Dynamics Review 13(2) (summer 1997), edited by J.A.M. Vennix, G.P. Richardson, and D.F. Andersen.

System Dynamics ’96:  Proceedings of the 1996 International System Dynamics Conference, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 1996, G.P. Richardson and J. D. Sterman, eds.  Albany, NY:  System Dynamics Society.

Systems Thinkers, Systems Thinking, G.P. Richardson, E. Wolstenholme, and J.D.W. Morecroft, eds.  Special issue and conference edition of the System Dynamics Review 10,2-3 (summer-fall, 1994).

System Dynamics ’90:  Proceedings of the 1990 International System Dynamics Conference, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, July 1990, edited with David F. Andersen and John D. Sterman, System Dynamics Society, Albany, NY.

System Dynamics: Proceedings of the SCS Multiconference, San Diego, January 4-6, 1989, edited with Susan Spencer, Society for Computer Simulation, San Diego, CA, 1989. 

Mathematics and Computing Computer Supplement, Simon's Rock Early College, Great Barrington, MA, 1978.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Can Systems Thinking be an Antidote to Extensive Evil?, in Thought Work: Thinking, Action, and the Fate of the World, Elizabeth Minnich and Michael Patton, eds., Roman and Littlefield, Maryland, 2019.

Feedback Mechanisms and Self-Regulatory Processes in the Social Sciences, GP Richardson. In Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Social Sciences, Sage Publications, Byron Kaldis, ed.

Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Modeling for Group Decision and Negotiation, GP Richardson and DF Andersen.  In the Handbook for Group Decision and Negotiation, C Eden and DN Kilgour, eds.  Dordrecht: Springer, 2010, pp. 313-324.

How to Anticipate Change in Tobacco Control Systems, in Greater Than the Sum:  Systems Thinking in Tobacco Control, A. Best, P.I. Clark, S.J. Leischow, W.M.K. Trochim, eds.  National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, 2007.

Model Building for Group Decision Support:  Issues and Alternatives in Knowledge Elicitation, with J.A.M. Vennix, D.F. Andersen, and J. Rohrbaugh, in Modeling for Learning Organizations, John D. W. Morecroft and John D. Sterman, eds.  Portland, Oregon:  Productivity Press, 1994.

System Dynamics:  Simulation for Policy Analysis from a Feedback Perspective, in Qualitative Simulation Modeling and Analysis,  P. A. Fishwick & P. A. Luker, eds.  New York: Springer Verlag, 1991.

Decision Making in Dynamic Environments:  Exploring Judgments in a System Dynamics Model-Based Game, with John Rohrbaugh, in Contemporary Issues in Decision Making, Katrin Borcherding, Oleg I. Larchev, & David M. Messick, eds.  Amsterdam:  North Holland, 1990.

Corporate and Statewide Perspectives on the Liability Insurance Crisis, with Peter M. Senge, Computer Based Management of Complex Systems:  Proceedings of the 1989 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Stuttgart, July 10-14, 1989,  Peter M. Milling & Erich O.K. Zahn, eds.  Berlin: Springer Verlag, 1989.

Eliciting Group Knowledge for Model-Building, with J.A.M. Vennix, D.F. Andersen, J. Rohrbaugh, and W.A. Wallace, Computer Based Management of Complex Systems:  Proceedings of the 1989 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Stuttgart, July 10-14, 1989,  Peter M. Milling & Erich O.K. Zahn, eds.  Berlin: Springer Verlag 1989.

Heroin Addiction and its Impact on the Community, chapter 24 of N. Roberts, et al., Introduction to Computer Simulation, a System Dynamics Approach.  Reading, MA:  Addison-Wesley, 1983.

Writing System Dynamics Models in BASIC, Appendix A of the Instructor's Manual for Introduction to Computer Simulation, a System Dynamics Approach.  Reading, MA:  Addison-Wesley, 1983.

Member of writing teams for Secondary School Mathematics and Calculus of Elementary Functions,  School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG), Stanford University, Stanford, CA, A. C. Vroman, 1969.

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

Building confidence in exploratory models (2024) System Dynamics Review (40, 4), Special Issue: Qualitative Aspects of System Dynamics Modeling 

Can Systems Thinking be an Antidote to Extensive Evil? Systems Research and Behavior Science.

Homer , JB and GP Richardson (2018). Growth of the system dynamics field. System Dynamics Review, 33, 3-4 (2018).

GP Richardson (2015). 'Model’ Teaching III:  Examples for the later stages.  System Dynamics Review, 31,1 (2015)

GP Richardson (2014). ’Model’ Teaching II:  Examples for the early stages.  System Dynamics Review, 30,4 (2014).

GP Richardson. (2014) ‘Model’ Teaching.  System Dynamics Review, 30,1-2 (2014) 81-88.

Concept Models for Group Model Building.  GP Richardson. System Dynamics Review, 29,1 (2013) 42-55.

How Small System Dynamics Models Can Help the Policy Process. N. Ghaffarzadegan, J. Lyneis, GP Richardson. System Dynamics Review 27,1 (2011) 22-44.

Reflections on the Foundation of System Dynamics. GP Richardson. System Dynamics Review, 27,3 (2011) 219-243.

ScriptsMap: A Tool for Designing Multi-Method Policy-Making Workshops. F Ackermann, DF Andersen, C Eden, GP Richardson. Omega 39 (2011) 427-434.

Using a Group Decision Support System to Add Value to Group Model Building, F Ackermann, DF Andersen, C Eden, GP Richardson, System Dynamics Review 25, 3 (2010)

Integrating modes of policy analysis and strategic management practice: requisite elements and dilemmas.  C. Eden, F. Ackermann, JM Bryson, GP Richardson, DF Andersen. Journal of the Operational Research Society (2009).

Applications of System Dynamics Modeling in Marketing: Editorial.  P Otto and GP Richardson, Journal of Business Research, 61, 11 (2008) 1099-1101.

Group model building: problem structuring, policy simulation and decision support . D F Andersen,  J A M Vennix,  G P Richardson,  E A J A Rouwette. The Journal of the Operational Research Society. Oxford: May 2007. Vol.58, Iss. 5;  691-694.

Anatomy of a group model-building intervention: building dynamic theory from case study research.  L.F. Luna-Reyes, I.J. Martinez-Moyano, T.A. Pardo, A.M. Cresswell, D.F. Andersen and G.P. Richardson.  System Dynamics Review 22,4 (winter 2006):291-320.

Group Model Building: Problem Structuring, Policy Simulation, and Decision Support. D.F. Andersen, J.A.M. Vennix, G.P. Richardson, E.A.J.A. Rouwette. Journal of Operational Research (Fall 2006).

Andersen, D.F., J. M. Bryson, G.P. Richardson, C. Eden, F. Ackermann, C. Finn, 2006.  Integrating Models of Systems Thinking into Strategic Planning Education and Practice:  The Thinking Persons Institute Approach.  Journal of Public Affairs Education,12,3 (Summer 2006): 265-293.

Waging a Ratio:  Federal policy could set self-adjusting pay equity standard.  Albany Times Union, Perspective section, B1-B2, 5 June 2005.

Using simulation models to address ‘What If’ questions about welfare reform, A.A. Zagonel, J. W. Rohrbaugh, G.P. Richardson, and D.F. Andersen, Journal of  Policy Analysis and Management 23,4 (2004): 890-901.

Reflections for the future of system dynamics.  Journal of the Operational Research Society 50,4 (1999): 440-449.

Problems in Causal-Loop Diagrams Revisited.  System Dynamics Review 13,3 (fall 1997).

Introduction:  Group Model Building -- Art and Science.  J.A.M. Vennix, D.F. Andersen, and G.P. Richardson.  System Dynamics Review  13,2 (summer 1997).

Scripts for Group Model Building.  System Dynamics Review  13,2 (summer 1997), D.F. Andersen and G.P. Richardson.

A Framework for Evaluating Systems Thinking Interventions:  Lessons from a Pilot Test of an Experimental Approach.  S. Huz, D.F. Andersen, G.P. Richardson, and R. Boothroyd.  System Dynamics Review  13,2 (summer 1997).

Group Model Building:  Adding More Science to the Craft.  D.F. Andersen, G.P. Richardson, and J.A.M. Vennix.  System Dynamics Review  13,2 (summer 1997).

Problems with Causal-Loop diagrams, with Colleen Lannon.  The Systems Thinker  7,10 (Dec 1996/Jan 1997).

Problems for the Future of System Dynamics.  System Dynamics Review  12,2 (summer 1996).

System Dynamics.  In Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Saul Gass and Carl Harris, eds.  Norwell, MA:  Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1996.

Teamwork in Group Modeling Building, with David F. Andersen.  System Dynamics Review 11,2 (summer 1995).

Loop Polarity, Loop Dominance, and the Concept of Dominant Polarity.  System Dynamics Review 11,1 (spring 1995).

Model Building for Group Decision Support:  Issues and Alternatives in Knowledge Elicitation, with Jac A.M. Vennix, David F. Andersen, and John Rohrbaugh, in Modelling for Learning, European Journal of Operations Research, 59,1, (1992).

Decision Modeling:  Tools for Strategic Thinking, with Patricia Reagan-Cirincione, Sandor Schuman, Stanley Dorf, finalist in TIMS/ORSA Second International Competition for Outstanding DSS Applications and Achievements, Interfaces 21,6 (Nov-Dec 1991).

What Are We Publishing?  A View from the Editor's Desk.  System Dynamics Review 7,1 (winter 1991).

A Petroleum Lifecycle Model for the United States with Endogenous Technology, Exploration, Discovery, Recovery, and Demand, with Pål Davidsen and John D. Sterman, System Dynamics Review  6,1 (Winter 1990).

Improving Connecticut School Aid:  A Case Study with Model-Based Policy Analysis, with Robert E. Lamitie, Journal of Education Finance  15,2 (1989).

Synthetic Data Experiments Using System Dynamics Models: a survey of results and a research agenda, with Catherine M. Crawford and David F. Andersen, System Dynamics Review  5,2 (Summer) 1989.

Modeling the Estimation of Petroleum Resources in the United States, with John D. Sterman and Pål Davidsen, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 33,4 (1988) 219-249.

Reconsidering Area Approximations, American Mathematical Monthly,  95,8 (October 1988).

A Note on Migratory Dynamics, with John D. Sterman, System Dynamics Review, 4(1-2) 1988.

Problems with Causal-Loop Diagrams, System Dynamics Review, 2,2 (Summer 1986) 158-170.

Dominant Structure, System Dynamics Review, 2,1 (Winter 1986) 68-75.

An Experiment to Evaluate Methods for Estimating Fossil Fuel Resources, with John D. Sterman, Journal of Forecasting, 4 (1985) 197-226.

Entrained Oscillations in Piñon Pine, with Mary E. Floyd, Dynamica, 10,1 (Summer 1984) 39-41.

The Dynamics of Estimates of Petroleum Resources, Dynamica, 8,1 (Summer 1982) 54-56.

Toward a Pedagogy of System Dynamics, with David F. Andersen, in System Dynamics, TIMS Studies in the Management Sciences,  vol. 14 (1980) 91-106.

Combining Teaching and Research in System Dynamics, with David F. Andersen, Dynamica,  Summer 1979.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS and PLENARY CONFERENCE PAPERS

GP Richardson, Science and Technology Policy is Not Science.  Keynote presentation at the Gordon Research Conference on Science and Technology Policy, Waterville Valley, NH, 2014.

GP Richardson, System Dynamics Applications with Impact.  Invited plenary at the ISSS Conference, Washington, DC. 2014.

GP Richardson, ‘Model Teaching’:  Furthering the Arts of Teaching System Dynamics Model Building.  Asia-Pacific Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Tokyo, 2014.

GP Richardson, GP Richardson, Reflections on the Foundations of System Dynamics, invited plenary at the joint Brazilian and Latin American System Dynamics Conferences, November, 2011.

GP Richardson, Advances in Group Model Building, invited seminar in the Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, October 2010. 

GP Richardson, Reflections on the Foundations of System Dynamics.  Invited plenary paper and presentation at the 2010 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Seoul, Korea, July 2010.  Albany, NY: System Dynamics Society.

DF Andersen and GP Richardson, Improvised Facilitation: A Third Leg on the Group Model Building Stool. Invited plenary paper and presentation at the 2010 International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Seoul, Korea, July 2010.  Albany, NY: System Dynamics Society.

On the Foundations of System Dynamics.  Invited plenary presentation at System Dynamics and Marketing Strategy Conference, Cornell University, May 2007

Model Validation as an Integrated Social Process.  Invited presentation at the Workshop on System Dynamics Modeling of Physical and Non-Physical Systems for National Security, sponsored by Booz, Allen, Hamilton, Inc., held in Washington, DC, 21-22 April 2005.

An Expert View of the System Dynamics Modeling Process:  Concurrences and Divergences Searching for Best Practices in System Dynamics Modeling, with I.J. Martinez-Moyano, Plenary paper and facilitated panel discussion, Proceedings of the 2002 International System Dynamics Conference, Palermo, Sicily, July 2002.  Albany, NY:  System Dynamics Society.

Best Practices in System Dynamics Modeling, with Ignacio Martinez.  Plenary paper and presentation, Proceedings of the 2001 International System Dynamics Conference,  Atlanta, Georgia, July 2001.  Albany, NY:  System Dynamics Society.

Insightful Little Models,  Opening keynote address to the Conference on Systems Thinking and System Dynamics in K-12 Education, Skamania, WA, June 2000.

System Dynamics and Strategic Security Issues, Opening keynote presentation, Systems Thinking and System Dynamics in National Security Conference, National Defense University, Washington, D.C., May 15-17, 2000.

“...To enable Freshmen to do what once strained Newton’s powers...,” Opening keynote address to the Conference on Systems Thinking and System Dynamics in K-12 Education, Nashua, NH, June 1998.

President’s address to the System Dynamics Society, 15th International System Dynamics Conference, Istanbul Turkey, August 1997.

Chaos Is Highly Overrated, or Why I Am Worried about the Chaos in Management Literature.  Invited talk to the President’s dinner seminar at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 1997.

Keynote speech at the Systems Thinking in Education Conference, sponsored by the Creative Learning Exchange, held at Wheaton College, July 16-19, 1996.

Problems for the Future of System Dynamics.  Plenary presentation:  Proceedings of the 1995 International System Dynamics Conference,Tokyo, Aug. 1-4, 1995. 

Chaos from Generic Structures, a Cautionary Tale.  Plenary presentation:  Proceedings of the 1995 International System Dynamics Conference,Tokyo, Aug. 1-4, 1995.

The 1993 Forrester Award Lecture:  Reflections on the history of feedback thought.  The 1993 International System Dynamics Conference, Cancún, Mexico, July 1993.

Decision Conferencing using STELLA and HiView, with David F. Andersen, Symposium on Group Support Systems and the Management of Large-Scale Change, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, August 1992.

The Relation of Business Cycles to Defense Investment Cycles:  a System Dynamics View of Socio-economic oscillations.  Defense Investment Cycles:  their Nature and their Impact on Systems Management, a colloquim at the Fels Center of Government, University of Pennsylvania, July 1992.

Group Model Building, with David F. Andersen, John Rohrbaugh, and William Steinhurst, plenary presentation, Proceedings of the 1992 International System Dynamics Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands, July 1992. 

Utilizing System Dynamics and Simulation, invited commentary, Computers in Education – the Nordic Way, Helsingbørg, Sweden, November 4 - 8, 1991.

Caveats about Chaos, invited opening plenary presentation, The First Annual Chaos Network Conference, Washington, D.C., June 12 - 14, 1991.

Decision Conferencing GDSS:  The University at Albany, invited panel at DSS '90, the 1990 Conference of the Decision Support Systems Group of The Institute for Management Science, Cambridge, MA, October, 1990;  with John Rohrbaugh (chair), Patricia Reagan, Anna Vari, Anne McCartt, and Sandor Schuman.

Nonlinearity, Loop Dominance, and Bifurcations, invited plenary session at the 1990 Gordon Research Conference on Communication and Control in Complex Systems, Tilton, NH, July 1990.

Reflections:  Modeling in Conversation, invited plenary session at the 1989 Conference of the American Society for Cybernetics, Virginia Beach, November 1989.

Insights from System Dynamics Simulations, invited lecture and teachers' workshop at the Third International Symposium on Industrial Engineering and Systems, Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, April 1989.

The Feedback Concept in American Social Science, with Implications for System Dynamics, plenary paper at the 1983 International System Dynamics Conference, Chestnut Hill, MA, July 1983, published in the Proceedings of the 1983 International System Dynamics Conference.

Managing a Public Recreational Area:  A System Dynamics Study of Mount Monadnock, invited presentation, American Society of Public Administration, State University of New York at Albany, November, 1978.