Competitive Equilibrium as a Nash Equilibrium

Competitive Equilibrium vs. Differentiated Product Markets

Vernon Smith's Experimental Results Supporting Competitive Equilibrium (Figure 8.6)

Hayek's Critique of Walras's General Equilibrium Model

Analysis of a Local Wheat Market

Consider a large, bustling farmers' market where numerous farmers sell identical Red Delicious apples. The market is currently in a state where the price has stabilized at $3 per kilogram, and at this price, the total quantity of apples farmers are willing to sell is exactly equal to the total quantity customers wish to buy. If a single farmer decides to raise the price of their apples to$3.50 per kilogram, what is the most likely outcome for that farmer?

Evaluating the Predictive Power of the Competitive Equilibrium Model

In a market with numerous buyers and sellers of an identical product, if the total quantity of the product that sellers wish to sell at the current price is exactly equal to the total quantity that buyers wish to purchase, this situation is, by definition, a competitive equilibrium.

Analyzing Market Conditions

Analyze the following descriptions of different market scenarios. Match each scenario with the term that best describes its state.

Consider a market for a standardized good that is initially in a state where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded. A sudden external event causes a large, permanent increase in the number of buyers, disrupting this initial state. Arrange the following events in the logical sequence that describes how the market adjusts to find a new stable outcome.

In a market that has reached a state where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded, individual buyers and sellers are unable to influence the market price through their own actions. Because they must accept the prevailing price, they are known as ______.

A city has dozens of independent coffee shops, each with its own unique blend of coffee, store ambiance, and customer service. While there are many buyers and sellers, each shop finds it can adjust its prices slightly without losing all its customers. Based on this information, which statement best explains why this market is NOT in a state of competitive equilibrium?

Evaluating Experimental Market Data

Theoretical Requirements for Competitive Equilibrium