Jevons Paradox

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Properties (54)
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gptkbp:instanceOf economic theory
gptkbp:appliesTo energy consumption
gptkbp:canLeadTo higher overall resource use
gptkbp:description the phenomenon where increased efficiency in resource use leads to increased consumption of that resource
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:William_Stanley_Jevons
gptkbp:firstPublished The Coal Question
gptkbp:hasInventor energy efficiency measures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jevons Paradox
gptkbp:isActiveIn socioeconomic studies
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith market dynamics
demand elasticity
the energy crisis discussions
gptkbp:isAttendedBy historical examples of coal use
the increase in car usage despite fuel efficiency improvements
gptkbp:isChallengedBy alternative theories of consumption
the concept of sustainable consumption
the idea of absolute decoupling
gptkbp:isCitedIn environmental impact assessments
government reports
academic research papers
gptkbp:isConsidered policy makers
future energy scenarios
cost-benefit analyses
environmental policy analysis
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor overlooking behavioral changes
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn academic conferences
energy policy debates
energy transition debates
sustainability literature
gptkbp:isExaminedBy policy impact assessments
economics literature
case studies of energy use
energy consumption models
gptkbp:isExploredIn environmental economics courses
socio-political contexts
the context of climate policy
the context of renewable energy
gptkbp:isLinkedTo economic growth
technological advancements
theories of consumption behavior
global energy consumption trends
gptkbp:isNotedFor its historical significance
its counterintuitive nature
gptkbp:isReflectedIn consumer behavior studies
public discourse on energy use
real-world energy trends
gptkbp:isRelatedTo climate change mitigation strategies
sustainability discussions
energy efficiency policies
resource management strategies
rebound effect
gptkbp:isSubjectTo ongoing research
gptkbp:isUsedBy increased carbon emissions despite efficiency improvements
gptkbp:isValuedFor its implications for energy policy