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Alternate title: the Un-Reality of the GDP Rather than this being a measure of energy efficiency or reduction - could it not be a measure of GDP artificial in

by cat199 10y ago

Alternate title: the Un-Reality of the GDP Rather than this being a measure of energy efficiency or reduction - could it not be a measure of GDP artificial inflation? Though that would be a bit of a sensational title, the trend also suggests a decoupling of GDP from physical processes (mfg, service jobs) directly requiring power for their use..

pjc50 10y ago
> decoupling of GDP from physical processes Well, yes: much of the growth is in services. E.g. education or health can get a lot more expensive without necessarily consuming more electricity.