Jevons paradox

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Seonglae ChoSeonglae Cho
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2025 Jan 31 21:39
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2025 Nov 12 0:27
Technology
Technology
Development
leads to
Resource
Cost
optimization, which increases
Demand
rather than reducing
Resource
usage
When technology dramatically increases productivity in a specific industry, prices fall and quality improves. As a result, people consume much more, causing the overall industry size to actually grow larger.
The Jevons effect creates wealth, while the Baumol effect distributes that wealth throughout society.
 
 
 
 
 

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