Harold is an environmentally conscious individual, and every December would keep his exterior Christmas lights to a minimum. This year he found a half-price sale on outdoor high-efficiency LED Christmas lights, purchased 20 packages and decorated every tree and shrub in his yard. What has impacted Harold's behaviour?

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Jevon's paradox occurs when technological progress increases the efficiency with which a resource is used, but the rate of consumption of that resource rises due to increased demand. Harold's purchase of high-efficiency LED lights led him to use more lights overall, increasing his consumption.

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