Circular Economy and Economics 2

How will the pandemic, energy, and security crises be reflected in the support for the circular economy at the level of individual states, the EU, and potentially at the level of transnational global organisations? How will the clash between the need to ensure energy and economic independence and the persistent need for climate protection turn out? Will the issue of strategic risks once again become an important topic for politicians and managers? Will the crises strengthen or weaken the circular economy? Will citizens of developed countries support the promotion of circularity, even in the face of new economic conditions?
This book offers answers to these questions and more, delving into the relationship between globalisation and the development of the circular economy. The authors provide a current response to the pandemic crisis of 2020 and 2021, and also capture the energy and security crises of 2021 and 2022, including the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It examines not only the macroeconomic impacts but also the changes in how risk issues are assessed at various levels. Furthermore, the team of authors explores the position of the citizen–the individual–within the circular economy and their importance for its practical implementation.