Fragility-Dominated Domain

Definition

The regime where fragility cycle periods T(F) are shorter than mission cycle periods T(M). In this domain, short-term volatility disrupts long-term regeneration—political cycles interrupt infrastructure projects, funding cycles destabilize research programs, market cycles derail education completion.

Formula

Example

Higher education operates in a fragility-dominated domain: political cycles (4 years) and funding cycles (1 year) are far shorter than education cycles (4+ years) and career impact cycles (40+ years).

Source

GERC Section 3