The meaning of competition: a graphical exposition.

From: The Journal of Economic Education | Date: September 22, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Using a dynamic graphical interpretation of competition can help economics students obtain a broader understanding of the concept. While static methods are useful in teaching subjects such as resource allocation efficiency, they are too limiting to be used exclusively. Since real-life markets are dynamic rather than static, this interpretation prepares students for actual situations.

Competition is one of the most pivotal concepts in the undergraduate teaching of economics. Students usually learn of perfect competition as a particular market structure that is especially useful in ...

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