| Title |
Econometric Model For Measuring The Impact Of The Education Level Of The Population On The Recycling Rate In A Circular Economy |
| ID_Doc |
4695 |
| Authors |
Pelau, C; Chinie, AC |
| Title |
Econometric Model For Measuring The Impact Of The Education Level Of The Population On The Recycling Rate In A Circular Economy |
| Year |
2018 |
| Published |
Amfiteatru Economic, 20, 48 |
| DOI |
10.24818/EA/2018/48/340 |
| Abstract |
Due to the positive effect it has on the environment, while also creating social and economic value, recycling represents a key factor in the realization of a circular economy and of sustainable development. For the implementation of efficient programs, the recycling rate has become a relevant subject to public institutions, but also for the academia, companies and non-profit associations. The objective of this article is to determine the influence of the population's level of education on the recycling rate of waste. The article has a contribution to the scientific literature, by analyzing the correlation between education and the recycling rate in Europe, with living conditions and internet access as control variables. Results of a panel data analysis show that a high percentage of the population with only primary or lower secondary education, influence negatively the recycling rate of waste in an economy, while tertiary education has a positive influence on the level of recycled waste. Therefore, different policies which aim to increase the education level of the population will have an effect on the recycling rate. |
| Author Keywords |
recycling; circular economy; sustainable consumption; municipal waste; education level; panel data analysis |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000439567500008 |
| WoS Category |
Business; Economics; Management |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.24818/ea/2018/48/340
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