Shiller is right that perfect equilibrium microeconomics can not
explain asset bubbles, but bubbles might be explained by combining three other classic postulates: the law of demand, opportunity costs and the subjective theory of value.
Not exact matches
Even if economists and the Fed chairperson struggle to identify them, there are plausible reasons to
explain why
asset bubbles last so long.
The greater fool theory can help to
explain how speculative
bubbles are formed in different
assets.
That difference of opinion may partly be
explained by understanding what type of
asset bubble bitcoin could be.
Speaking with CNBC, McNamee — an early Facebook investor —
explained that next year will be crucial in determining whether bitcoin's ascent is sustainable over the long - term or whether it will prove to be a short - term
asset bubble.