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  1. Jevons, William Stanley Jevonsnoun

    English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)

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    Jevons typically refers to William Stanley Jevons (1835-1882), an English economist and logician who contributed significantly to the field of economics. He is particularly known for his work on the theory of utility and his formulation of the economic concept now known as the Jevons Paradox, which asserts that technological progress could lead to an increase in the consumption of resources rather than a decrease. It could also refer to "Jevons Paradox" itself or any principle, concept, or idea attributed to William Stanley Jevons.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jevons in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jevons in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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