interdependenciessuch
Interdependenciessuch is a coined term used to describe the study of mutual dependencies among systems, actors, or components within a larger network. Although not widely established as a standard term, it captures the central idea of how outcomes in one part of a system depend on others, and how actions reverberate through interconnected networks.
In this framing, interdependencies can be reciprocal, where A affects B and B affects A, or multi-directional
Applications span ecological systems, supply chains, energy grids, financial markets, and digital platforms. For example, a
Implications include strategies to increase resilience, such as diversification, redundancy, interoperability, and transparent communication. Governance and
Critiques note that the term is not standardized, making comparisons difficult; measuring interdependencies is challenging; and
See also: interdependence, systems theory, network science, resilience, complexity.