Harold is an environmentally conscious individual,and every December he keeps 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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The 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 increasing demand. In Harold's case, the high-efficiency LED lights meant he could use more lights for the same or less energy consumption, leading him to decorate more extensively than he would have otherwise.

Harold Is an Environmentally Conscious Individual,and Every December He Keeps