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Consumption behavior towards the circular economy

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  • Kulli Altin

    (Qiriazi University College, Faculty of Economy, Rr. Koder Kamez, 1001 Tirana, Albania)

  • Grzywińska-Rąpca Małgorzata

    (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Plac Cieszyński 1/429A, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Duarte Nelson

    (INESC TEC, ESTG, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Casa do Curral, Rua do Curral, Margaride, 4610-156, Felgueiras, Portugal)

  • Goci Enkelejda

    (Aldent University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rr. e Dibres, Nr. 235, 1001, Tirana, Albania)

  • Pereira Carla

    (INESC TEC, ESTG, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Casa do Curral, Rua do Curral, Margaride, 4610-156, Felgueiras, Portugal)

Abstract

The article focuses on the consumption of goods used by consumers of different generations from 3 different countries: Albania, Polish and Portugal. The aim of the analysis was to identify respondents‘ indications concerning: (1) knowledge of the definition of the circular economy, (2) declared by respondents places of purchase of used products and (3) type of purchased products used by respondents. The analysis was conducted among 495 respondents from Albania, Polish and Portugal representing three generations (X, Y, Z). Correspondence analysis was used for statistical data analysis. Statistically significant differences in knowledge of the definition of the circular economy were shown between respondents from Albania, Polish and Portugal. It was also found that respondents‘ preferences regarding the place of purchase of second-hand goods are differentiated (at a statistically significant level) by nationality and year of birth (generation). The obtained results open the possibility of further research aimed at identifying different behaviors among these groups of consumers. The presented work, both in the cognitive and application part, can be a source of knowledge and popularization of research, as well as a source of inspiration for in-depth reflection and scientific discussion. The analyses presented in the publication may complement the existing research in the field of circular economy. Extending the survey to other EU countries can help define a strategy for policymakers, manufacturers and retailers to make greater use of circular economy solutions, while maintaining the viability of their operations.

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  • Kulli Altin & Grzywińska-Rąpca Małgorzata & Duarte Nelson & Goci Enkelejda & Pereira Carla, 2023. "Consumption behavior towards the circular economy," Central European Economic Journal, Sciendo, vol. 10(57), pages 323-342, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ceuecj:v:10:y:2023:i:57:p:323-342:n:16
    DOI: 10.2478/ceej-2023-0019
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    Keywords

    Circular Economy; Consumer Behavior; Households; Correspondence Analysis; Q01; Q56; R22;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • R22 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - Other Demand

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