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An application of fuzzy cognitive maps to improve well‐being, sustainability and the globalization process
Author(s) -
Caselles Antonio
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.2235
Subject(s) - sustainability , fuzzy cognitive map , globalization , promotion (chess) , process (computing) , adaptability , duty , cognition , fuzzy logic , cognitive map , order (exchange) , economics , economic justice , management science , computer science , economic system , business , environmental economics , psychology , fuzzy set , political science , management , microeconomics , artificial intelligence , law , fuzzy number , market economy , finance , operating system , politics , ecology , biology , neuroscience
A revision of the Literature concerning well‐being, globalization and sustainability is performed trying to summarize the detected advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and the main methods to try to find the best way to intervene the process in order to improve sustainability and well‐being. A common sense analysis and a method based on fuzzy cognitive maps are applied as an illustration with data extracted from the revised literature. Conclusions of this tentative first approach recommend intervening with priority by improving: promotion of common norms and values assumption (justice, love, respect, etc.); regulation of markets, finance transactions, etc.; social security nets existence and effectiveness (poor's help); global and local laws existence and effectiveness; investment (capital accumulation); promotion of adaptability and mental ability in workers; and reducing average customs duty. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.