Marginal Productivity Theory
By Brian Davey
Economists tell us how consumers on the market, “voting” with their purchasing power got what they wanted and wealthy landowners got the economic theory that they wanted.
By Brian Davey
Economists tell us how consumers on the market, “voting” with their purchasing power got what they wanted and wealthy landowners got the economic theory that they wanted.
By Gail Tverberg, ourfiniteworld.com
What is the real story of energy and the economy? We hear two predominant energy stories.
By Richard Heinberg, Post Carbon Institute
Is modern society hitting our defining moment, the point of diminishing returns?
By Gail Tverberg, Our Finite World
Since about 2001, several sectors of the economy have become increasingly inefficient, in the sense that it takes more resources to produce a given output, such as 1000 barrels of oil.
By Gail Tverberg, Our Finite World
There is a standard view of energy and the economy that can briefly be summarized as follows: Economic growth can continue forever; we will learn to use less energy supplies; energy prices will rise; and the world will adapt.