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D-Index
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11593
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5508
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2607

George P. Richardson publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where George P. Richardson sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 84 publications — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

George P. Richardson D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where George P. Richardson sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 39 D-Index — 30th percentile

30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1967 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

George P. Richardson is affiliated with the State University of New York in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on decision sciences, particularly within the subfields of management science and operations research, global and planetary change, management of technology and innovation, sociology and political science, as well as general health professions.

Their work covers a range of topics including complex systems and decision making, sustainability and climate change governance, innovative approaches in technology and social development, crime patterns and interventions, and community health and development.

Richardson has authored several recent papers, including:

  • Building confidence in exploratory models, 2024, System Dynamics Review
  • What Jay didn't tell us: hidden gems in the system dynamics practices of Jay W. Forrester, 2022, System Dynamics Review
  • Emergence of a Norm from Resistance: Using Simulation to Explore the Macro Implications of Social Identity Theory, 2022, Systems
  • Expertise in research integration and implementation for tackling complex problems: when is it needed, where can it be found and how can it be strengthened?, 2020, Palgrave Communications
  • Can systems thinking be an antidote to extensive evil?, 2020, Systems Research and Behavioral Science

Frequent co-authors include:

  • Gabriele Bammer
  • Michael O'Rourke
  • Deborah O'Connell
  • Linda Neuhauser
  • Gerald Midgley

Richardson's publications have appeared predominantly in the following venues:

  • System Dynamics Review
  • Palgrave Communications
  • Systems Research and Behavioral Science
  • Systems

Their research contributions have been recognized with the designation of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1967.

Best Publications

  • Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling With Dynamo

    George P. Richardson;Alexander I. Pugh

  • Feedback Thought in Social Science and Systems Theory

    George P. Richardson

  • Scripts for group model building

    David F. Andersen;George P. Richardson

  • Reflections on the foundations of system dynamics

    George P. Richardson

  • Teamwork in group model building

    George P. Richardson;David F. Andersen

  • How small system dynamics models can help the public policy process

    Navid Ghaffarzadegan;John Lyneis;George P. Richardson

  • Group model building: adding more science to the craft

    David F. Andersen;George P. Richardson;Jac A. M. Vennix

  • Problems with causal‐loop diagrams

    George P. Richardson

  • Group model building: problem structuring, policy simulation and decision support

    David F. Andersen;Jac A. M. Vennix;George P. Richardson;Etiënne A. J. A. Rouwette

  • Group Model-Building 'Scripts' as a Collaborative Planning Tool

    Peter S. Hovmand;David F. Andersen;Etiënne Rouwette;George P. Richardson

  • Best practices in system dynamics modeling

    Ignacio J. Martinez-Moyano;Ignacio J. Martinez-Moyano;George P. Richardson

  • Model-building for group decision support: Issues and alternatives in knowledge elicitation

    Jac A.M. Vennix;David F. Andersen;George P. Richardson;John Rohrbaugh

  • Anatomy of a group model‐building intervention: building dynamic theory from case study research

    Luis Felipe Luna-Reyes;Ignacio J. Martinez-Moyano;Theresa A. Pardo;Anthony M. Cresswell

  • Introduction to System Dynamics Modeling

    Alexander L. Pugh;George P. Richardson

  • Loop polarity, loop dominance, and the concept of dominant polarity (1984)

    George P. Richardson

  • Problems for the future of system dynamics

    George P. Richardson

  • Problems in causal loop diagrams revisited

    George P. Richardson

  • Expertise in research integration and implementation for tackling complex problems: when is it needed, where can it be found and how can it be strengthened?

    Gabriele Bammer;Gabriele Bammer;Michael O’Rourke;Deborah O’Connell;Linda Neuhauser

  • A framework for evaluating systems thinking interventions: an experimental approach to mental health system change

    Steven Huz;David F. Andersen;George P. Richardson;Roger Boothroyd

  • Using Digest to implement the pathway participation method for detecting influential system structure

    Mohammad Mojtahedzadeh;David Andersen;George P. Richardson

  • A petroleum life cycle model for the United States with endogenous technology, exploration, recovery, and demand

    Pål I. Davidsen;John D. Sterman;George P. Richardson

  • An experiment to evaluate methods for estimating fossil fuel resources

    John D. Sterman;George P. Richardson

  • System dynamics: simulation for policy analysis from a feedback perspective

    George P. Richardson

  • A dynamic theory of collaboration: a structural approach to facilitating intergovernmental use of information technology

    L.J. Black;A.M. Cresswell;L.F. Luna;T.A. Pardo

  • Integrating modes of policy analysis and strategic management practice: requisite elements and dilemmas

    Colin Eden;Fran Ackermann;J. M. Bryson;George P. Richardson

  • Modeling the estimation of petroleum resources in the United States

    John D. Sterman;George P. Richardson;Pål Davidsen

  • Knowledge and the development of interpersonal trust: a dynamic model

    L.F. Luna-Reyes;A.M. Cresswell;G.P. Richardson

  • Using a Group Decision Support System to add Value to Group Model Building

    Fran Ackermann;David F. Andersen;Colin Eden;George P. Richardson

  • Scriptapedia: A Handbook of Scripts for Developing Structured Group Model Building Sessions

    P. Hovmand;E.A.J.A. Rouwette;D.F. Andersen;G.P. Richardson

  • Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Modeling in Group Decision and Negotiation

    George P. Richardson;David F. Andersen

Frequent Co-Authors

David F. Andersen
David F. Andersen University at Albany, State University of New York
Colin Eden
Colin Eden University of Strathclyde
Fran Ackermann
Fran Ackermann Curtin University
John M. Bryson
John M. Bryson University of Minnesota
Luis F. Luna-Reyes
Luis F. Luna-Reyes University at Albany, State University of New York
Theresa A. Pardo
Theresa A. Pardo University at Albany, State University of New York
Elizabeth A. Fulton
Elizabeth A. Fulton Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Gabriele Bammer
Gabriele Bammer Australian National University

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