Many ill-defined objects in macroeconomy, ecology, manufacturing etc. can be described accurately enough by static algebraic or by difference equations (with one or two delayed arguments only). This peculiarity makes it possible to apply linear programming for normative forecasting (after "what-if" scenario) and control optimization of averaged variables.

Group Method of Data Handling is the realization of inductive approach for mathematical modeling of complex systems.

The first investigation of GMDH abroad had been made by R.Shankar in 1972 [39]. Later different variants were published by japanese [16] and polish scientists.   More detail...