Degrowth
Degrowth is an economic discipline critical of growth and GDP driven development.
Jevons paradox - the Jevons effect
A feedback effect of sorts that increases usage of a resource because of increased technological ability or efficiency of extraction and use.
Increased efficiency → falling cost → more use
- More fuel efficient cars → more travelling
- Cheaper elecricity → more use
- More energy efficient devices → more devices
Resource depletion
Resource depletion - Wikipedia
Hubbert curve
A gaussian looking curve that is made to model the production rate of a resource over time.
$$ x = \frac{e^{-t}}{(e+e^{-t})^2} = \frac{1}{4} sech^2\frac{t}{2} $$
It’s been used to predict the peak production times and following depletion of various resources.