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Societal Perspectives on a Bio-Economy in Germany: An Explorative Study Using Q Methodology

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  • Hempel, Corinna
  • Will, Sabine
  • Zander, Katrin

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Bio-economy describes an economy based on renewable instead of fossil resources. To ensure the success of this transformation it is necessary to involve society into the process. Q methodology was used to empirically assess people’s perspectives on bio-economy in Germany. Using a Q-type factor analysis three perspectives were identified. “Sufficiency and close affinity to nature” focuses on natural/ecological relations, while “Technological Progress” favours technologies to become less dependent on fossil resources. The third perspective “Not at any price” is rather concerned about economic trade-offs. An online survey is planned to investigate the representation of these perspectives in the wider population.

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  • Hempel, Corinna & Will, Sabine & Zander, Katrin, 2018. "Societal Perspectives on a Bio-Economy in Germany: An Explorative Study Using Q Methodology," 2018 International European Forum (163rd EAAE Seminar), February 5-9, 2018, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria 276871, International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iefi18:276871
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.276871
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