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Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study

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This paper explores the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis (IS), which is a recommended strategy to support the transition towards the circular economy. Through IS, companies can use wastes produced by other companies as inputs to production processes. Online platforms supporting companies in operating IS relationships can play a critical role in developing the IS practice.

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  • Fraccascia, Luca, 2020. "Quantifying the direct network effect for online platforms supporting industrial symbiosis: an agent-based simulation study," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 170(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:170:y:2020:i:c:s0921800919308559
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.106587
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