Jevons paradox

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/ˈdʒɛvənz paɹədɒks/

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(economics) The proposition that technological progress that increases the efficiency with which a resource is used tends to increase (rather than decrease) the rate of consumption of that resource.

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Economists debate whether the Jevons paradox still applies in an era of rapid technological innovation.

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(economics) The proposition that technological progress that increases the efficiency with which a resource is used tends to increase (rather than decrease) the rate of consumption of that resource.

One well-known example is electricity usage, where the Jevons paradox explains how making appliances more energy efficient can backfire by stimulating demand.

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