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Economic Equilibrium

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The theory of economic equilibrium which is to be presented in this chapter is in essence the famous system of pure economics of Walras and Pareto. After setting out the main assumptions and then presenting the model, we shall discuss its pratical importance. However, it is useful to explain straight away the aim in view: we are essentially concerned to show by means of a very restrictive collection of assumptions the mutual compatibility of the behaviour of economic agents, and to study the origin and role of the price system.

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Abraham, C., Thomas, A. (1973). Economic Equilibrium. In: Micro-Economics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2267-4_3

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