Challenging Novelties within the Circular Economy Concept under the Digital Transformation of Society

【Author】 Ilic, Milena P.; Rankovic, Marko; Dobrilovic, Milutin; Bucea-Manea-Tonis, Rocsana; Mihoreanu, Larisa; Gheta, Madalina Ionela; Simion, Violeta-Elena

【Source】SUSTAINABILITY

【影响因子】3.889

【Abstract】The study makes, under a new configuration of the circular economy, a cross-country analysis based on the Competitiveness and Innovation Indicators in the E.U., i.e., two sub-criteria: private investments, jobs, and gross value added; and patents related to recycling and secondary raw materials as a proxy for innovation. The analysis proved that investments influence the number of patents, and participate in societal transformation. A further cluster analysis classified countries on the level of innovation. The cluster analysis in SPSS centres on significant potential, weaknesses, impact, and waste management control through blockchain technology. It is found that the factors that influence innovation, according to the Global Competitiveness Report, link the business dynamism and innovation capability with the capacity to sustain resilient ideas, such as competitive intelligence and social entrepreneurship. The discussions aim to prove that the efforts to rethink the circular economy principles contribute to its conceptual and societal transformation role through the implementation of innovative processes, inventive solutions, and blockchain technologies, and their social consequences to solve environmental problems. Once understood and accepted, CE will drive sustainable behaviour.

【Keywords】circular economy; competitiveness; investments and patents governance; innovation and policy for sustainability; societal transformation

【发表时间】2022 JAN

【收录时间】2022-02-03

【文献类型】期刊

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