This text was written as part of the project "Modelling of Complex Systems for Public Policy". It reviews the classical …

This text was written as part of the project "Modelling of Complex Systems for Public Policy". It reviews the classical …

results. This indicator is important in view of the difficulties to obtain timely measures for industrial goods demand …, whereas supply data are comprehensive and diversified. Departing from the principle of supply and demand equilibrium, the … apparent consumption is a good proxy to demand behavior. The indices shown in this text are calculated in a monthtly basis …

environment (Kyoto Protocol) and the increasing demand for flex cars have highlighted the role of ethanol - a totally renewable … source of energy. The supply and demand for this biofuel are increasing in the past years and with a great chance to keep … supply and demand for ethanol in Brazil, considering the period from 1995 to 2006. The method of analysis used was a …

over the last 20 years. We also analyzed how urban transportation costs, the demand for public transport, and the country …

results. This indicator is important in view of the difficulties to obtain timely measures for industrial goods demand …, whereas supply data are comprehensive and diversified. Departing from the principle of supply and demand equilibrium, the … apparent consumption is a good proxy to demand behavior. The indices shown in this text are calculated in a monthtly basis …