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What is the primary focus of the report by the International Resource Panel in 2018?

  • Remanufacturing and refurbishment in circular economies (correct)
  • Global economic inequality
  • The automotive industry's role in sustainability
  • Developing new construction technologies

    • Which publication discusses the competitive advantages of the circular economy?

  • World employment social outlook 2018: greening with jobs
  • Growth within: A circular economy vision for a competitive Europe
  • Waste to wealth: The circular economy advantage (correct)
  • Global inequality: A new approach for the age of globalization

    • In which year was 'Capital in the twenty-first century' published?

  • 2018
  • 2010
  • 2016
  • 2014 (correct)

    • What main subject does the 2016 publication by the World Economic Forum address?

    <p>Mindset and technology shifts in construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which report focuses on the greening of jobs in relation to employment?

    <p>World employment social outlook 2018: greening with jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of the circular economy related to environmental conservation?

    <p>Promotes conservation of resources and biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the circular economy contribute to the economy?

    <p>Stimulates innovation in the recycling and manufacturing sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a social benefit of adopting circular economy principles?

    <p>Stimulates innovation in recycling and manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the relationship between circular economy practices and business costs?

    <p>Reduces the cost of raw materials for businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic opportunity does the circular economy potentially offer globally?

    <p>$4.5 trillion by reducing waste and stimulating innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect might transitioning to a circular economy have on European households by 2030?

    <p>Increase in disposable income by approximately €3,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following promotes resilience within the circular economy framework?

    <p>Implementing new business models and technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the circular economy influence consumer prices?

    <p>Reduces prices to consumers by passing on cost savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental principle of the circular economy?

    <p>Designing out waste and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to the circular economy, what does the linear economic model emphasize?

    <p>A 'take-make-dispose' approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the concept of 'the six Rs' in circular economy?

    <p>Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a circular economy in relation to resources?

    <p>Encouraging continuous resource recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT align with the principles of a circular economy?

    <p>Implementing a one-time use principle for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the relationship between circular economy and sustainable development goals (SDGs) is accurate?

    <p>Circular economy methods can significantly contribute to addressing inequality as part of SDGs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a challenge faced by international trade in the context of a circular economy?

    <p>Establishing consistent waste management policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does the circular economy borrow from thermodynamics?

    <p>The notion of a closed system with constant total energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential job gain globally does the ILO report suggest could result from a transition to a circular economy by 2030?

    <p>6 million jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the automotive sector, what potential reduction in material costs could arise from a circular economy transition?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected reduction in artificial fertilizer use in agriculture with a circular economy shift in Europe?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of material cost savings is anticipated in manufacturing due to circularity?

    <p>30-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sectors is predicted to achieve a cost reduction of 10-15% through circular practices?

    <p>Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend occurred in global exports of second-hand textiles between 1988 and 2018?

    <p>12% increase in weight, 26% increase in value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average per unit value of a second-hand vehicle exported outside the EU?

    <p>4,165 Euros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total export value of second-hand textiles in 2018 was attributed to OECD countries?

    <p>77%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate share of the re-manufacturing industry in total production in the US?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential issue arises from importing second-hand goods?

    <p>Lock-in of inefficient technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of trade barriers have been raised due to the promotion of the Circular Economy (CE)?

    <p>New tariffs in international trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of high emissions from imported second-hand vehicles?

    <p>Adverse environmental effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pattern has been observed in income inequality within countries since the 1980s?

    <p>It has increased in many countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the income share of the bottom 50% in many countries from 1980 onwards?

    <p>It experienced larger losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the trend in the income share of the top 1% in the US since 1980?

    <p>It has increased significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have countries like Brazil and India restricted the movement of non-new products?

    <p>To protect domestic manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary focus does the report by the International Resource Panel address in the context of the circular economy?

    <p>Remanufacturing, refurbishment, and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication discusses the implications of the circular economy for construction industry advancements?

    <p>Shaping the future of construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic theory does 'Capital in the twenty-first century' by Thomas Piketty primarily discuss?

    <p>The relationship between capital accumulation and inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following authors contributed to the discussion of 'growth within' in the context of the circular economy?

    <p>Peter Lacy and Jakob Rutqvist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary environmental benefit of the circular economy?

    <p>Promotes conservation of resources and biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant concern regarding the movement of second-hand products in light of the circular economy?

    <p>The environmental impact of transporting used goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to job opportunities in the circular economy?

    <p>Emergence of new market niches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the circular economy impact business costs?

    <p>It reduces costs of raw materials for businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does innovation play in the context of the circular economy?

    <p>It stimulates advancements in recycling and manufacturing sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social benefit is associated with the circular economy?

    <p>Enhanced community engagement and collaboration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic impact might transitioning to a circular economy have on European households by 2030?

    <p>Increase of approximately €3,000 in disposable income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the circular economy supports brand reputation and customer loyalty?

    <p>Adoption of sustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of the circular economy with respect to its economic model?

    <p>To disentangle growth from resources consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of production attributed to the re-manufacturing industry in the EU?

    <p>1.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential issue can arise from importing second-hand goods?

    <p>Lock-in of outdated technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a concern raised by the promotion of the Circular Economy?

    <p>Promotion of new trade barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend has been observed in income inequality across countries since the 1980s?

    <p>Decreased inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the income share did the top 1% in the US rise to in recent years?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might there be regulatory barriers affecting the re-manufacturing industry?

    <p>Complex trade regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of high emissions from importing second-hand vehicles?

    <p>Negative environmental effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has happened to low-and middle-income groups' share of income since the 1980s?

    <p>They have seen a loss of income share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event is noted to have caused the steepest rise in global inequality since World War II?

    <p>COVID-19 pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is identified as a fundamental driver of income inequality?

    <p>Return on capital exceeding economic growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region have the middle classes primarily been identified as winners of globalization?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of reduction in artificial fertilizer use could be achieved in Europe’s agriculture sector through a circular economy?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant effect of rising inflation in low- and middle-income countries since 2021?

    <p>Further exacerbation of inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'pre-distribution' aim to address?

    <p>Making market incomes more equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have inequalities been affected by technological progress?

    <p>It has contributed significantly to widening the income gap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anticipated range of material cost savings in the manufacturing sector due to circular practices?

    <p>30-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits the trend regarding income disparities in the US compared to Europe?

    <p>Greater inequality rise in the US.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sectors is expected to reduce costs by approximately 10-15% through circular economy practices?

    <p>Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor played a lesser role in reinforcing increasing inequalities?

    <p>Globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the data, what was the percentage increase in the value of second-hand car exports from 2000 to 2018?

    <p>79%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the shift in international trade due to the circular economy?

    <p>There will be increased trade in secondary raw materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend in global exports of second-hand textiles was observed between 1988 and 2018?

    <p>Increased by 12% in weight and 26% in value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding OECD countries in terms of second-hand textile exports in 2018?

    <p>They accounted for 77% of the total export value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What average per unit value was observed for a second-hand vehicle exported outside the EU in 2018?

    <p>€4,165</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Circular Economy

    • A circular economy (CE) is a sustainable economic model where resources are continuously used, waste is minimized, and natural systems are regenerated.
    • This model focuses on re-using resources, unlike the traditional linear economic model (LE) which follows a "take-make-dispose" pattern.
    • CE emphasizes reasonable consumption of resources and utilizes the "6Rs" principle: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle.
    • The CE model's principles involve designing out waste and pollution, promoting natural ecosystems, and encouraging innovation and resilience.

    Benefits of Circular Economy

    • Environmental Benefits: CE promotes resource conservation, biodiversity, and lower CO2 emissions by reducing waste and resource consumption.
    • Economic Benefits: CE creates market niches, stimulates innovation in recycling, manufacturing and design sectors, generates welfare gains through lower prices for final products, and promotes a sustainable economic model that disentangles growth from resource consumption.
    • Business Benefits: CE reduces raw material costs for businesses, enhances brand reputation, strengthens customer and stakeholder relationships, and provides a competitive advantage for early adopters.
    • Social Benefits: CE encourages community engagement and collaboration and stimulates innovation in recycling, manufacturing, and design sectors.

    Impact of Circular Economy

    • CE offers a USD 4.5 trillion economic opportunity by reducing waste, stimulating innovation, and creating employment.
    • Transitioning to a CE could increase European household disposable income by approximately €3,000 by 2030.
    • In Australia, transitioning to a CE in food, transport, and built environment sectors could lead to $210 billion in present value GDP by 2047-48.
    • The transition to a CE could lead to a net gain of approximately 6 million jobs globally by 2030.

    Sector-Specific Impacts of Circular Economy

    • In agriculture, CE could reduce artificial fertilizer use by 80%.
    • In the automotive sector, CE could reduce material costs by 20-30%, driving innovation in vehicle design.
    • Circularity in manufacturing could lead to 30-50% savings in material costs.
    • Circular practices in the construction sector could reduce costs by 10-15%.

    Circular Economy and International Trade

    • Increasing CE adoption raises the impression that countries focus on "within growth" rather than international exchange.
    • There is scope for cooperation among countries within CE principles.
    • CE leads to a decrease in raw material trade and an increase in trade in secondary raw materials and waste management services.
    • Demand for products fulfilling CE standards has risen.

    International Trade Evidence

    • Between 1988 and 2018, global exports of second-hand textiles increased by 12% in weight and 26% in value with OECD countries being major exporters.
    • Second-hand car exports increased by 79% between 2000 and 2018, with the majority of exports within the EU.
    • The share of re-manufacturing industry to aggregate production remains low, at 2% in the US and 1.9% in the EU.

    Trade-offs from International Trade in Circular Economy

    • Trade in second-hand goods can create lock-in for importing countries into old and inefficient technologies.
    • Importing second-hand vehicles with high emissions can have adverse environmental effects.
    • Illegal trade in hazardous or contaminated waste is a potential loophole.
    • Second-hand goods can raise issues with the right-to-repair and intellectual property rights.

    Trade Restrictions and Circular Economy

    • Promotion of CE raises concerns about new trade barriers.
    • WTO disputes arose from tariffs in Russia attempting to support domestic auto manufacturing.
    • China's "Green Fence" initiative raised concerns about raw material quality.
    • Brazil and India restricted non-new product movement.
    • Many importing governments worry about the impact of trade restrictions on CE implementation.

    Global Inequality - Some Stylized Facts

    • Within-country income inequality has generally increased since the 1980s in many countries.
    • Across countries, inequality has decreased significantly since 1980 due to growth in emerging economies like China and India.
    • The income share of the top 1% and 0.1% has increased significantly.
    • In the US, the top 1% income share rose from about 10% in 1980 to over 20% in recent years.
    • Low-and middle-income groups have experienced losses in income share.

    Circular Economy (CE)

    • Promotes resource conservation and biodiversity.
    • Reduces CO2 emissions and waste by reducing resource consumption.
    • Creates new market niches and job opportunities in various sectors.
    • Stimulates innovation in recycling, manufacturing, and design.
    • Generates welfare gains for consumers through lower prices.
    • Promotes a sustainable economic model that decouples growth from resource consumption.

    Business Benefits of CE

    • Reduces raw material costs for businesses.
    • Enhances brand reputation and customer loyalty.
    • Strengthens relationships with customers and stakeholders.
    • Provides a competitive advantage for early adopters.

    Social Benefits of CE

    • Encourages community engagement and collaboration.
    • Stimulates innovation in the recycling, manufacturing, and design sectors.
    • Generates welfare gains for consumers through lower prices.

    Impact of CE in Figures

    • Offers a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity by reducing waste, stimulating innovation, and creating jobs.
    • Could increase disposable income for European households by €3,000 by 2030.
    • Could contribute $210 billion in present value GDP in Australia by 2047-48.
    • Could lead to a net gain of approximately 6 million jobs globally by 2030.

    Sector-Specific Impacts of CE

    • In agriculture, a CE for food systems in Europe could lead to an 80% reduction in artificial fertilizer use.
    • In the automotive sector, a CE could reduce material costs by 20-30% and drive innovation in vehicle design.
    • Circularity in manufacturing could lead to 30-50% savings in material costs.
    • Circular practices in the construction sector could reduce costs by 10-15%.

    CE and International Trade

    • Countries increasingly focus on internal growth through the circular economy.
    • Trade in raw materials is expected to decline, leading to increased trade in secondary raw materials.
    • Demand for products that meet circular economy standards will increase.

    International Trade in CE: Evidence

    • Global exports of secondhand textiles increased by 12% in weight and 26% in value between 1988 and 2018.
    • OECD countries are major exporters of secondhand textiles, representing 77% of the total export value in 2018.
    • The value of secondhand car exports increased by 79% between 2000 and 2018.
    • The re-manufacturing industry's share of aggregate production remains low, not exceeding 2% in the US and 1.9% in the EU.

    Trade-offs from International Trade in CE

    • Trade in secondhand goods can lock importing economies into old and inefficient technologies.
    • Importing secondhand vehicles with high emissions can have adverse environmental effects.
    • Illegal trade in hazardous or contaminated waste is a potential loophole.
    • Secondhand goods can raise issues with the right-to-repair and intellectual property rights.

    Trade Restrictions and CE

    • The promotion of CE raises concerns about new trade barriers.
    • The EU and Japan have raised disputes with Russia over tariffs imposed on recycled materials to support domestic automobile manufacturing.
    • China's "Green Fence" policy in 2013 raised concerns about the quality of imported raw materials.
    • Brazil and India have restricted the movement of non-new products.

    Global Inequalities

    • Within-country income inequality has generally increased since the 1980s.
    • Across countries, inequality has decreased significantly since 1980 due to economic growth in emerging economies.
    • The income share of the top 1% and 0.1% has increased significantly, particularly in the US.
    • Low- and middle-income groups have suffered a loss of income share, with the bottom 50% experiencing larger losses.
    • The gap between the average incomes of the top 10% and bottom 50% has almost doubled in the past two decades.
    • Inequality has risen more sharply in the US compared to most European countries.

    Causes of Income Inequality

    • The return on capital exceeding the economic growth rate (r>g) is a fundamental driver.
    • Technological progress and the rise in skill premiums have contributed to widening the income gap.
    • Globalization has played a role in reinforcing increasing inequalities.
    • The decline of labor market institutions is another driver of inequality.

    Globalization's Impact on Income Inequality

    • Winners of globalization have been the middle classes in emerging economies (especially Asia) and the global super-rich.
    • Losers have been the middle classes in developed countries.
    • Between-country inequality has decreased, while within-country inequality may become more dominant.
    • "Pre-distribution" measures are needed to make market incomes more equal, through more equal distribution of capital ownership and education.

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