The Following Statement Is a Defense of Conventional Models of Consumer

question 21

True/False

The following statement is a defense of conventional models of consumer behavior against the objections of behavioral economists: Even if many participants in a market do not behave rationally, those who consistently maximize utility will have the greatest effect on market prices and outcomes.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a market or economy where supply equals demand, with no external influences causing disruption.

Market

Any structure that allows buyers and sellers to exchange any type of goods, services, and information.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive in the market.

Equilibrium

The state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.