What is the difference between 'holistic' and 'reductionist' modeling?

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i mean in context of complex systems; could you provide with some examples?

Please read this paper to clarify your question

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261056220_A_hybrid_System_Dynamics__Agent_Based_model_to_simulate_Complex_Adaptive_Systems_a_new_methodological_framework_for_sustainability_analysis?ev=prf_pub

Conference Paper A hybrid System Dynamics – Agent Based model to simulate Com...

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