What do areas like weather, health, and economics have in common?
The three areas of prediction share a similar history and use very similar methods. The systems being predicted – the atmosphere, the human body, and the economy – also have a similar level of complexity. Finally, the three are also frequently interrelated – Hurricane Katrina caused an economic crisis in New Orleans, as well as fears of a disease outbreak. A growing world economy is more likely to produce climate change which enhances the spread of disease-causing insects. So understanding one area of prediction helps understand the others.
