Capability Function

Definition

A function mapping system states to a scalar measure of institutional capability. V(x) may represent productive capacity, resilience, scientific throughput, health-service capability, or civic continuity. Regeneration is fundamentally about the evolution of V(xₜ) along system trajectories.

Formula

Example

For a climate adaptation agency, V might measure effective resilience capacity—pumping volume, fire-response capability, or levee integrity—providing a single scalar that tracks whether the system is regenerating or decaying.

Source

FRS Section 2.2