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Sweden's Post-1967 Driving Norm as an Example of a Stable Equilibrium
The convention of driving on the right in Sweden after the 1967 switch serves as a clear example of a stable equilibrium. If a driver were to mistakenly deviate by driving on the left, the immediate risks and social cues from other drivers would compel them to correct their behavior. This self-correcting mechanism, where individual actions reinforce the norm after a minor deviation, demonstrates the stability of the right-hand driving equilibrium.
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After a nationwide switch in 1967, driving on the right side of the road became the standard in Sweden. If a single tourist, accustomed to driving on the left, mistakenly enters a two-way street and begins driving on the left, which of the following outcomes best demonstrates the principle of a stable equilibrium?
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