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Role Of Governments In Promoting The Transition To Circular Economy

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  • Victoria IORDACHI

    (National Institute for Economic Research of Moldova, Republic of Moldova)

  • Rodica PERCIUN

    (National Institute for Economic Research of Moldova, Republic of Moldova)

  • Olga TIMOFEI

    (National Institute for Economic Research of Moldova, Republic of Moldova)

Abstract

The transition to a circular economy has gained a special attention, being on the agenda of public authorities, the business environment, research institutes and non-governmental organizations. Thus, it is expected to bring about significant opportunities in creating new, better-quality jobs and contributing to a more sustainable economic growth. The process of transition to a circular economy is closely related to the reconsideration of unsustainable consumption and production models in order to determine future development opportunities. In Europe, there has been a real interest of the state governments for the implementation of programs and legislation measures on the circular economy. Government actions play a crucial role in making a circular philosophy a reality. This article reviews the efforts of the initiatives of some EU states in modernizing and transforming the European economy, in order to make it move in a more sustainable direction. At the same time, state policies from the experience of advanced countries are described, which can serve as a good example for countries that want to promote the circular economy. The analysis of the Circular Economy practices has proved the limits of its implementation. As a result, it can be concluded that to date there is no government that developed a comprehensive approach to develop the transition plan to circular economy.

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  • Victoria IORDACHI & Rodica PERCIUN & Olga TIMOFEI, 2020. "Role Of Governments In Promoting The Transition To Circular Economy," Contemporary Economy Journal, Constantin Brancoveanu University, vol. 5(1), pages 55-66.
    • Handle: RePEc:brc:brccej:v:5:y:2020:i:1:p:55-66
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    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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