The Myth Of Resource Efficiency: The Jevons Paradox

'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This book provides a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox.

• | By (Author): John M. Polimeni
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2009
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 200 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1844078132
• | ISBN-13: 9781844078134