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Figure 8.13: Unstable and Stable Equilibria in the Housing Market
This figure illustrates the dynamics of stable and unstable equilibria within the context of the housing market. It shows that market stability is determined by the slope of the Price Dynamics Curve (PDC) relative to the 45-degree line. For an unstable equilibrium, the PDC is steeper than the 45-degree line, causing price shocks to be amplified. For a stable equilibrium, the PDC is flatter than the 45-degree line, ensuring that price shocks are dampened and the market returns to its equilibrium point.
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Figure 8.13: Unstable and Stable Equilibria in the Housing Market
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