The Jevons Paradox and the Myth of Resource Efficiency Improvements

By Kozo Mayumi

Book Overview

This is the first book to provide a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox, provide evidence for its existence and apply it to complex systems. Written and edited by world experts in the fields of economics, ecological economics, technology and the environment, it explains the myth of efficiency and explores its implications for resource usage (particularly oil). It is a must-read for policymakers, natural resource managers, academics and students concerned with the effects of efficiency on resource use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138866954
• ISBN13: 9781138866959
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"