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[โ€“] Flower@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In economics, the Jevons paradox, or Jevons effect, is said to occur when technological improvements that increase the efficiency of a resource's use lead to a rise, rather than a fall, in total consumption of that resource.

Unfortunately using less of a good thing isn't how we do things.

[โ€“] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 5 points 1 month ago

Also known as induced demand. Most of a thing drives more demand for that thing.