A Tour of the Jevons Paradox: How Energy Efficiency Backfires

A Tour of the Jevons Paradox: How Energy Efficiency Backfires
Fix, Blair. (2024). Real-World Economics Review. No. 108, Supplement. July. pp. 40-64. (Article - Journal; English).

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Abstract or Brief Description

According to mainstream thinking, efficiency is a potent tool for conservation — a way to live better while using fewer resources. Unfortunately, this simple narrative is contradicted by overwhelming evidence. Instead of spurring conservation, efficiency seems to stimulate the consumption of more resources. This paper surveys the evidence for efficiency backfire and concludes that efficiency is a general tool for catalyzing technological sprawl.

Language

English

Publication Type

Article - Journal

Keywords

efficiency energy Jevons Paradox

Subject

BN International & Global
BN Production
BN Science & Technology
BN Business Enterprise
BN Civilization & Social Systems
BN Comparative
BN Growth
BN Industrial Organization

Depositing User

Jonathan Nitzan

Date Deposited

20 Aug 2024 01:16

Last Modified

22 Aug 2024 00:12

URL:

https://bnarchives.net/id/eprint/835

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