Chapter 12

Participatory modeling of the food system: The case of community-based systems dynamics

Alannah R. Glickmana, Jill K. Clarka and Darcy A. Freedmanb aThe Ohio State University, United States of America bCase Western Reserve University, United States of America

Abstract

Community-based systems dynamics (CBSD) integrates members of the public into food systems modeling processes in order to shape food policy and effect systemic change. Food systems present policymakers with many examples of persistent and challenging problems–food insecurity, food waste, diet-related chronic disease, access to healthcare for food sector employees, and more. Viewing food systems as a commons, a shared and collectively governed resource, implies ...

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