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Perceptions of Circular Business Models in SMEs

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  • Sebastian-Ion Ceptureanu

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Eduard-Gabriel Ceptureanu

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Raphael Gert Denis Murswieck

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

Abstract

Testing circular economy business models is crucial in understanding Circular Economy features across various industries. This paper analyses Circular Economy perceptions in Romanian SMEs by investigating entrepreneurs from PVC joinery industry. Using a multidimensional framework, ReSOLVE, as a conceptual model, and Lewandowski systematization, we measured 6 business actions and their relations with Value creation. The results of our survey can be described as mixed. Of the 6 business actions of ReSOLVE framework, for half of them (Regenerate, Optimize and Exchange) we can definitely conclude that these are correlated with Circular Economy in terms of Value Creation, while for a fourth there are variables significantly correlated without being able to conclude its overall contribution in terms of Value creation. Our empirical investigation contributes to literature development on Circular Economy research in SMEs and a step forward to shape future research initiatives.

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  • Sebastian-Ion Ceptureanu & Eduard-Gabriel Ceptureanu & Raphael Gert Denis Murswieck, 2018. "Perceptions of Circular Business Models in SMEs," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 20(48), pages 310-310.
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    Keywords

    circular economy; ReSOLVE framework; value creation; spearman coefficient.;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics
    • C38 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Classification Methdos; Cluster Analysis; Principal Components; Factor Analysis

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