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[–] volodya_ilich@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The theoretical model of the free market relies on perfectly rational actors acting on perfect information. If those are given, then resource allocation indeed is perfect.

That's not even remotely true. Natural monopolies exist because of how natural resources work, and oligopolies or undercutting of prices to destroy weak competition can happen with perfect knowledge by sellers and buyers.

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

weak competition can happen with perfect knowledge by sellers and buyers.

It can't happen given perfect rationality as it's not in the rational interest of the majority to allow a minority their monopolies.

It's a fucking theoretical model. The maths check out, that's not the issue the issue is that it's theory, with very glaring limitations.