Econometric Model for Measuring the Impact of the Education Level of the Population on the Recycling Rate in a Circular Economy
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 su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura ASE
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Amfiteatru Economic |
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| Online Access: | http://www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro/temp/Article_2723.pdf |
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1582-9146 2247-9104 |