Infodynamics, Economics, Energy, and Life

The relationship between information and the accumulation and flow of energy impact the development and efficiency of an economy. The integration of these ideas can help researchers improve economic systems using mathematical theory and environmental history. The term for this combination is infodynamics. In this book, economist Klaus Jaffe explains how infodynamics can be used to improve economic condition and, thus, life itself.

Infodynamics, Economics, Energy, and Life examines the developmental stages of economic and biological systems and the role of information in shaping economic efficiency and sustainability in a society. Bridging the gap between economics, biology, information theory, and thermodynamics, the book provides a holistic view of how economic systems evolve and function.

The book offers insights into the constraints and opportunities that shape economic growth and efficiency. Chapters emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling economic, ecological, biological and sociological issues, making it an essential resource for policymakers, economists, and researchers interested in the future of economic systems.

Exploring the dynamics of information, the book explores interdisciplinary patterns relevant across all areas of science. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the unique interplay between these processes and how they might be used to improve our world.

Klaus Jaffe is Professor Emeritus at Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) in Venezuela. He founded the doctorate program for interdisciplinary science at USB. Jaffe is the Venezuelan co-representative of Complex Systems Digital Campus for UNESCO UniTwin.