Equilibrium Models in Economics: Purposes and Critical Limitations

The Purpose And Problems For Equilibrium Models -- Equilibrium Models And Explanation -- Equilibrium Attainment Vs. Equilibrium Necessities -- Does General Equilibrium Attainment Imply Universal Maximization? -- Time And Knowledge Matters : General Equilibrium Attainment -- Equilibrium Concepts And Critiques : Two Cultures -- The Limits Of Equilibrium Models -- Recognizing Knowledge In Equilibrium Models -- Limits Of Equilibrium Methodology An Educational Dialogue -- Equilibrium Models Vs. Realistic Understanding -- Macroeconomic Equilibrium Model Building And The Stability Problem -- Equilibrium Models Intended To Overcome Limits -- Equilibrium Models Vs. Evolutionary Economic Models -- Equilibrium Models Vs. Complexity Economics -- Building Models Of Price Dynamics -- Building Models Of Non-clearing Markets -- Building Models Of Learning And The Equilibrium Process -- Bibliography -- Names Index -- Subject Index. Lawrence A. Boland, Frsc. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.