Figure 8.10: Positive and Negative Feedback in the Housing Market
This figure illustrates two alternative scenarios for housing price dynamics following an initial price shock, with the outcome determined by market participants' beliefs. One path shows a negative feedback process, where the price increase is perceived as a temporary 'blip,' leading to actions that restore the original equilibrium. The other path depicts a positive feedback process, where the shock is interpreted as the beginning of a trend of rising prices. This belief boosts demand, pushing prices further up and potentially creating an unstable house price bubble.
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Figure 8.10: Positive and Negative Feedback in the Housing Market
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