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First-Order Vs. Second-Order Effects

First order effects directly follow from a cause, while second order effects follow from first order effects.

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Origin

The origins of these terms are unclear, but they have become widely recognized in economics and other fields and have been used to describe a variety of phenomena, from the impact of technological innovation to the unintended consequences of public policies.

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