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just accepting the demand supply curve mantra is accepting a lot of consumerism dogma. and the math is not even that solid, as you know very well.
What exactly isn't solid about it? Like most things, the theory may have exceptions and it isn't the only force at play. However, things like finding theoretical price points for a basic product based on demand, supply, and pricing is well established as a concept. The math behind it is very simple. When we get incorrect results, it's usually because one of the input numbers didn't match what we observed in reality,…
like, that selling light bulbs that expire in weeks is better for the supply curve.
or presumes that workers might never beat the prisoners dilemma and the central banks will always keep the correct unemployment rate.
or that consumers will never make any informed purchase and will always drive process to bottom for a good demand curve.
etc.
the thing is, it works very well, because the system accepted that dogma just like feudalism accepted looks were ordained from god, despite having to hold an army to keep god's word... so the models work, but you must accept the whole theology, which is never mentioned in any level of economics (well, it's briefly mentioned as tools in development economy)