economy

This section concerns the circularity micro-indicators we considered relevant and, among those, the most relevant for packaging products, and the results obtained for each comparative analysis. Aside from presenting in detail the…

Economists are growing increasingly concerned about South Africa’s economy. This is because the country’s three major macroeconomic problems – lacklustre economic growth, growing inflation and very high unemployment – have been…

By Matt Petersen, LACI President and CEO When we launched LACI’s updated three-pronged holistic, cross-cutting strategy (see below) in 2018 to create an inclusive green economy in Los Angeles and beyond, we set a thesis to focus on…

By Matt Petersen, LACI President and CEO When we launched LACI’s updated three-pronged holistic, cross-cutting strategy (see below) in 2018 to create an inclusive green economy in Los Angeles and beyond, we set a thesis to focus on…

Taipei, Taiwan – China’s “Two Sessions” kick off in Beijing on Monday with the meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The event brings together China’s…

In October 2020 the South African government launched a collection of public employment programmes, initially intended as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, called the Presidential Employment Stimulus, has been…

Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets Minister Branko Bacic said in Sisak on Friday that the reconstruction of the earthquake-devastated region gave the…

Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzania’s second president who has died aged 98, pushed through tough economic and political reforms that transformed the East Africa nation from socialism to an open economy and a multi-party democracy. He was…

Credit: N. Hanacek, J. Wang, B. Hayes/NIST GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s…

1. IntroductionThis article analyzes the motivation behind pro-circular behavior being a major concern due to climate change—this concern is shared by many Western countries. Note that countries with consistently sustained growth face…

Bengaluru, India — After years of working at a salon in Bengaluru, Shakeela Banu made a major life change in 2018 and joined Urban Company (UC), an app-based home services platform that has more than 52,000 workers across Indian cities,…

Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir —  The blanket of snow covering one of the prominent cricket grounds at the Magam neighborhood of Budgam district on the Indian side of Kashmir has melted. The ground is set to host a monthlong…

Taipei, Taiwan – New Zealand lobbied France’s territories in the Pacific to respond to news of a controversial security pact between China and the Solomon Islands that set off alarm in Western capitals, newly released documents reveal.…

When Greg Buchak was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft were just beginning to spread across the country. Since he didn’t own a car, he found the ride-sharing apps convenient for short and long trips. Yet as a…

California enters 2024 with strong economic fundamentals: low unemployment, rising wages, and falling inflation. At this time last year, many predicted a recession, but California—along with the rest of the…

Additional figure notes Unemployment among Latinos is lower than before the pandemic: “Pre-pandemic” refers to Dec. 2019–Feb 2020; “worst of pandemic” refers to June–August 2020; “most recent” refers to Sept.–Nov. 2023.…

How concerned should we be with California’s economy in 2024? Reconciling a challenging budget reality in Sacramento with the strength of some key economic indicators can provide insight. The overall picture suggests a…

California’s economy is poised to undergo a profound transformation, driven by dynamics that are rewriting the future of work. The response to these shifts will determine the strength of the state’s economy—and whether new…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, circular economy (CE) issues have attracted global attention across various industries. To establish a favorable brand image, many companies have invested in the development and sale of products related…

Vegetal wastes–Agriculture/horticulture (corn cob, corn husk, rice husk, rice straw, wheat bran, and agricultural residues).–Fruit, vegetables, cereals, and edible oils (peel waste, seed waste, and fruit waste).–Sugar processing…

Company to try raising and lowering prices throughout the day based on demand, prompting backlash.Wendy’s, a United States fast food chain, is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 20 January 2024 / Revised: 5 February 2024 / Accepted: 23 February 2024 / Published: 27 February 2024 Abstract…

Geneva —  Since late last century and the early days of the web, providers of digital media like Netflix and Spotify have had a free pass when it comes to international taxes on films, video games and music that are shipped across…

Conservative justices express concerns about Florida and Texas laws that curb platforms’ content moderation policies.The United States Supreme Court has cast doubt on a conservative push to crack down on the alleged liberal bias of…

Singapore – For decades, Singapore marketed itself as one of the world’s most open and globalised economies to compensate for its diminutive territory and lack of natural resources. Now the Southeast Asian city-state is confronting a new…

In this section, the results of this study are presented and discussed based on the four business model components. The external influences on the business model are included directly in the individual subsection. 4.1. Circular Value…

You can’t have your planet, and eat it Earlier this week a geography teacher told me how a student had to be permanently excused from classes on climate change, because they found the resulting anxiety too…

The British Chambers of Commerce says 55 percent of exporters report higher shipping costs and delays.More than half of exporters in the United Kingdom have been disrupted by attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea,…

But not as we know it Thanks to my fellow seafarer, yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur, and her charitable foundation, you’ve probably heard of the circular economy, in which everything is designed to be 100%…

4.1. Knowledge and Behavior of Respondents Regarding the Sorting of Household WasteIn this study, almost 90% of respondents declared that they sort waste. This result is comparable (96%) with results obtained by Ober and Karwot in…

Odysseus is the first spacecraft built by a private company to land on the lunar surface.The United States has pulled off its first lunar landing in more than half a century with a spacecraft built and operated by a Texas-based private…

Tech giant says model is ‘missing the mark’ after controversy over failure to depict white people.Google has temporarily stopped its Gemini AI model from generating images of people following a backlash over its failure to depict white…

Necocli, Colombia – Shortly after 8am, about a dozen Chinese migrants rush out the doors of Mansion del Darien, a rundown hotel a few blocks from Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and pile into three tuk-tuks waiting on the street. “We’re full…

1. IntroductionThe increase in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), resulting from economic growth poses significant risks and challenges to human society, economies, and ecosystems, thereby threatening…

1. IntroductionMany problems detected in recent decades still constitute challenges to be solved. The world’s population has been growing exponentially over the years, as mentioned by Paul Elrich in his book “The Population Bomb” , and…

"We have to get the economy going before firms are going to invest," said Stiglitz, who is also a Columbia University professor. "There is an idea somehow that when the government cuts back, the private sector will get…

1. IntroductionThe world faces challenges such as poverty, the excessive depletion of resources of nature, the scarcity of non-renewable energy sources, climate warming, and environmental degradation, which are forcing us to look in…

The Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program: Federal financing for an equitable, clean economy Case Studies from Missouri and Iowa It has been a year and a half since the United States passed the most…

Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok’s Chinatown, lit up by red-lanterns and decorative banners to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays, is bustling. As the region welcomed the Year of the Dragon last weekend, ethnic Chinese Thais thronged…

3.2. Analysis of the Variability of Each Indicator and the Variability among the Indicators According to the Studied DirectionsTable 7 presents the average values of the indicators for the year 2020, as well as the differences resulting…

Before Elon Musk announced that he would pour billions into building his largest Tesla plant in the industrial outpost of Monterrey, Mexico, United States trade winds were already shifting south. In late 2022, Mexico’s Economy Minister…

Seattle’s creative industry—including the arts, film, and music—is part of what makes our region unique. The industry includes more than 60 different occupations that represent 250,000 jobs in the metro area. To help us better…

Seattle’s creative industry—including the arts, film, and music—is part of what makes our region unique. The industry includes more than 60 different occupations that represent 250,000 jobs in the metro area. To help us better…

3.1. Analysis of Development in CE DefinitionTo carry out content and thematic analysis, the sampled definitions of the CE were chosen through a snowball technique. The snowball technique continues the collection of samples until the…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by * and Department of Socio-Economic Geography, Institute of Spatial Management and Geography, Faculty…

1. IntroductionChina’s economy has grown at a breakneck pace since enacting the reform and opening-up strategy. This has been made possible by the country’s reliance on the demographic dividend, factor inputs, the pull of external…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A dozen influential business leaders, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), sent an open letter to Fortune 500 CEOs urging them to maintain and expand their…

1. IntroductionThe contemporary materials industry, including recycling, are sectors of the economy that hold an important role. In recent years, increasing importance has been attached to sustainability, minimizing the carbon footprint…

4.2. Comparative Analysis of Sustainability MetricsTo better understand how these metrics capture the features of SE, the work of Al-Thani and Koç identified 15 core features of SE based on the feedback of sustainability experts in…

2024-01-31After six years of U.S. “maximum pressure,” Iran’s economy continues to defy dire predictions of economic collapse that motivated Trump’s hasty 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (also known as the JCPOA). The Biden…