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Equilibrium and Explanation
In John Creedy (ed.), The Foundations of Economic Thought. Blackwells. pp. 356-394 (1990)
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This paper discusses the concept of equilibrium in economics and applies it to several models, from supply and demand, Cournot-Nash, signalling and other models. It shows how economic explanation is closely linked to the use of equilibrium.Author's Profile
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