Bibliografía: p. 377-390.

Theory, formal model and reality -- The basic concepts of general equilibrium theory -- The general model of the economic system -- Information structure -- Multi-level control -- Conflict and compromise within the institution -- The decision process -- Decision algorithms -- Preference, utility function, rationality: a survey -- Preference, utility function, rationality: a critique -- Aspiration level, intensity -- Autonomous functioning of the system -- Adaptation and selection -- Classification and aggregation -- The comprehensive characteristics of the operation of economic systems -- The market -- Demand and supply, intention to buy and to sell -- Pressure and suction -- Volume and quality -- The consequences of disequilibrium -- Reproduction of tensions -- Market and planning -- Antecedents in the history of theory and related trends -- Reform of the equilibrium theory and the new trends.