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Zusatztext Equilibrium Models in Economics is a trenchant exploration of how the discipline has grappled with attempts to understand and explain the way information, knowledge, and the expectations of actors participating in the economy influence outcomes and behavior. It presents a realistic, workable theory of knowledge and learning, simulating how decision makers and other actors operate in fast-changing equilibrium conditions. Informationen zum Autor Lawrence A. Boland is Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University. Klappentext The concept of equilibrium is fundamental to economic theory, according to which, it exists when supply and demand are balanced. Equilibrium Models in Economics critically examines the major problematic assumptions employed to build equilibrium models. It gives particular attention to the assumptions used to characterize learning, knowledge and expectations. Zusammenfassung The concept of equilibrium is fundamental to economic theory, according to which, it exists when supply and demand are balanced. Equilibrium Models in Economics critically examines the major problematic assumptions employed to build equilibrium models. It gives particular attention to the assumptions used to characterize learning, knowledge and expectations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Preface Part I: The purpose and problems for equilibrium models Chapter 1. Equilibrium models and explanation Chapter 2. Equilibrium attainment vs. equilibrium necessities Chapter 3. Does general equilibrium attainment imply universal maximization? Chapter 4. Time and knowledge matters: General equilibrium attainment. Chapter 5. Equilibrium concepts and critiques: two cultures. Part II: The limits of equilibrium models Chapter 6. Recognizing knowledge in equilibrium models. Chapter 7. Limits of equilibrium methodology: An educational dialogue. Chapter 8. Equilibrium models vs. realistic understanding. Chapter 9. Macroeconomic equilibrium model building and the stability problem Chapter 10. Equilibrium models intended to overcome limits. Chapter 11. Equilibrium models vs. evolutionary economic models Chapter 12. Equilibrium models vs. complexity economics Part III: Avenues for overcoming the limits equilibrium models: Chapter 13. Building models of price dynamics Chapter 14. Building models of non-clearing markets Chapter 15. Building models of learning and the equilibrium process Epilogue: Prospects for changing equilibrium model building practice in economics Bibliography Names Index Subject Index ...
