The Visible Hand Synergetic Microfoundation of Macroeconomic Dynamics

In the last decade highly innovatory developments have taken place in theoretical economics. The new focus of interest seems to be twofold: Firstly, nonlinear models for dynamic processes of the economy are constructed to extend the scope of linear models for tlle stationary euqilibrium state; and s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koblo, Reiner B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1991, 1991
Edition:1st ed. 1991
Series:Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction
  • 1. Temporary Equilibrium Theory
  • 2. Evolutionary Economics
  • 3. Synergetics as a Dynamic Decision Theory
  • II. Application of Synergetics in Business Cycle Theory
  • 1. Basic Linear Model
  • 2. A Synergetic Model of Demand for Investment
  • 3. Producers’ Decision on the Output Level
  • 4. Consumers’ Decision
  • III. Empirical Evidence
  • 1. Goals and Methods
  • 2. Empirical Test of the Model with Macrodata
  • 3. Empirical Test of the Model with Microdata
  • 4. Remarks
  • IV. Conclusion
  • References
  • Index of Figures and Tables