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"Jevons paradox is an economic theory that states that as technological efficiency in using a resource increases, the total consumption of that resource also increases, rather than decreasing. Efficiency gains make the resource cheaper and more accessible, which in turn stimulates higher demand and new uses." - Jevons paradox -

Term: Jevons paradox

"Mercantilism is an economic theory and policy from the 16th-18th centuries where governments heavily regulated trade to build national wealth and power by maximizing exports, minimizing imports, and accumulating precious metals like gold and silver." - Mercantilism -

Term: Mercantilism

An economic depression is a severe, long-term downturn in economic activity, far worse than a typical recession, characterised by deep contractions in production, high unemployment, falling incomes, and collapsed consumer confidence, often lasting several years or more. - Economic depression -

Term: Economic depression

An economic recession is a significant, widespread downturn in economic activity, characterized by declining real GDP (often two consecutive quarters), rising unemployment, falling retail sales, and reduced business/consumer spending, signaling a contraction in the business cycle. - Economic recession -

Term: Economic recession

One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results. - Milton Friedman - Nobel laureate

Quote: Milton Friedman – Nobel laureate

“I would like to come back as the bond market. You can intimidate everybody.” - James Carville Former political adviser to President Bill Clinton

Quote: James Carville, Former political adviser to President Bill Clinton

Mining’s contribution to South Africa’s GDP has declined while financial services has increased its dominance

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