In a recent study, Dr. Richard York, Professor of Sociology at the University of Oregon writes "the development of computers and electronic storage mediums has not led to a decline in paper consumption but rather to more paper consumption." This is an example of Jevon's Paradox. The Neo-Mathusian argument that improved technologies will not always make conservation of natural resources possible.

In a recent study, Dr. Richard York, Professor of Sociology at the University of Oregon writes "the development of computers and electronic storage mediums has not led to a decline in paper consumption but rather to more paper consumption." This is an example of Jevon's Paradox. The Neo-Mathusian argument that improved technologies will not always make conservation of natural resources possible.

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter19: Externalities And Public Goods

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