国际经贸高级英语20.pptxVIP

In this case, several alternative and reasonable lines of thinking lead to the conclusion that the assumptions may not be true. The assumptions should not be taken as givens because unbiased reasoning must lead to their re-examination. One general argument against market theory is that the assumptions are internally inconsistent. There are two different arguments of this type: Argument 1 finds that the assumptions of perfect information, freedom of entry, and well-defined rights are not consistent—they cannot all be true. Argument 2 finds that maximization may conflict with all