Jevons Paradox

Jevons Paradox is the idea that improvements in efficiency in using a resource can lead to increased overall consumption of that resource, rather than saving it. For example, making cars more fuel-efficient might lower the cost per trip, encouraging people to travel more, which can offset fuel savings and even increase total fuel use. Essentially, efficiency gains can make a resource more appealing or affordable to use, potentially resulting in greater overall consumption rather than less. This paradox highlights the complex relationship between technological progress, consumer behavior, and resource use.