“…System Dynamics models are used to analyze quantitative scenarios, or projections, of possible future patterns emerging from a system, including impacts of external interventions on a system’s behavior in the short, medium and long term (Barlas, 2002; Richardson, 1991). In particular, the explicit representation of delays, feedback loops and non-linearities in the model structure allows exploring synergies and trade-offs between the different system elements over time and thereby provides valuable decision-making support (Fredericks, 2008; Subroto, 2012). Due to their integrated nature, System Dynamics models are particularly appropriate for analyzing and addressing complex issues in public policy sectors, such as health (Homer, Hirsch, Minniti, & Pierson, 2004; Homer et al, 2000), energy (Bassi, Schoenberg, & Powers, 2010; Trappey, Trappey, Lin, & Chang, 2011), green economy, climate change and sustainable development (Fiddaman, 2002; UNEP, 2011).…”