Basis of Difference | Partial Equilibrium | General Equilibrium |
1. Definition | Partial equilibrium refers to equilibrium in one market, assuming that there is no change in other markets | General equilibrium is the method of studying equilibrium in different markets simultaneously. |
2. Uses | It is used in microeconomics. | It is used in macroeconomics. |
3. Assumption | It assumes that other things remain constant. | It assumes that the variables are dependent on each other. |
4. Process | It isolates an individual unit from other forces. | It explains the inter relationship and interdependence between aggregate economic variables. |