diminishing returns
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The diminishing returns of instant gratification might explain why catalogs are nearly always, according to trade publications and business journals, on the verge of a renaissance.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
It’s a case of diminishing returns: There are a lot of shows ending this month, but not much taking their place.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
They also used the shortest path in a non-Riemannian space to account for diminishing returns in color perception, another effect that had not been fully captured by the older approach.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 7, 2026
“We’re seeing diminishing returns for Russia from last year’s adaptations,” said Lee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The law of diminishing returns is the physical fact upon which the economic doctrine of rent is based, and requires careful attention.
From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart
