partial equilibrium models

[/ˈpɑːrʃəl ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəm ˈmɑːdəlz/]
nounpl: partial equilibrium models
modelos de equilíbrio parcial
1. Economic models that analyze the equilibrium in a single market or sector while holding other markets constant, assuming that changes in one market do not significantly affect other markets
Partial equilibrium models are useful for studying the effects of a price ceiling in the housing market without considering broader economic impacts.
Os modelos de equilíbrio parcial são úteis para estudar os efeitos de um preço máximo no mercado imobiliário sem considerar impactos econômicos mais amplos.
2. Analytical frameworks that focus on supply and demand dynamics within a specific market segment, ignoring general equilibrium effects across the entire economy
Using partial equilibrium models, economists can isolate the effects of a tax on a particular commodity.
Usando modelos de equilíbrio parcial, economistas podem isolar os efeitos de um imposto sobre uma mercadoria específica.
This is specialized economic terminology primarily used in academic and professional contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, it is taught in undergraduate and graduate economics programs, particularly in microeconomics and industrial organization courses. The concept is fundamental to Western economic education and is used by policymakers when analyzing targeted market interventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-market modelssectoral equilibrium modelssupply and demand models
Antonyms / Antônimos
general equilibrium modelseconomy-wide equilibrium models

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelos de equilíbrio parcial
Standard academic and professional usage in economics departments and financial institutions
Portugal
modelos de equilíbrio parcial
Used in Portuguese universities and economic policy discussions; identical to Brazilian usage
USA
partial equilibrium models
Standard terminology in English-speaking economics courses and academic literature

Related Words

equilibrium analysissupply and demandmarket clearinggeneral equilibrium modelsmicroeconomic analysisprice mechanism

Related Idioms & Phrases

ceteris paribus analysis (all else being equal)
isolating market effects
holding other variables constant
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