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Econometric Model for Measuring the Impact of the Education Level of the Population on the Recycling Rate in a Circular Economy

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  • Corina Pelau

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Alexandra Catalina Chinie

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

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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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  • Corina Pelau & Alexandra Catalina Chinie, 2018. "Econometric Model for Measuring the Impact of the Education Level of the Population on the Recycling Rate in a Circular Economy," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 20(48), pages 340-340.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:amfeco:v:20:y:2018:i:48:p:340
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    Keywords

    recycling; circular economy; sustainable consumption; municipal waste; education level; panel data analysis;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling

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