1. Introduction -- 2. Measurement -- 2.1. Economic Indicators -- 2.2. Capacity Utilization -- 3. Shock-Dependent Business Cycle Theories -- 3.1. Discrete-Time Shock-Dependent Models -- 3.2. Continuous-Time Shock-Dependent Models -- 3.3. The Kalecki-Model and Mixed Difference-Differential...

The behavior of nonlinear dynamical systems can differ completely from that of linear dynamical systems. Regular oscillatory motion as well as seemingly irregular motion can emerge in these systems without resort to exogenous influences or peculiar parameter values. Recent mathematical advances...