The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, Jobs and Social Capital in Circular Cities

The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, Jobs and Social Capital in Circular Cities

The Role of Municipal Policy
Type
Author
Circle Economy
Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation
Goldschmeding Foundation
Publication Date
June, 2019
Country
Netherlands
Language for original content
Municipal circular economy policy
Scope

Circle Economy has recently published a report entitled The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy: Investment, Jobs and Social Capital in Circular Cities, which summarises the results of a study in collaboration with the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation and the support of the Goldschmeding Foundation. The report explores the link between municipalities pursuing circular economy policy and investments in circular business for job creation. It also examines more closely how businesses perceive municipal support for the circular economy.

The report provides an overview of the estimated gross employment effects of municipal circular economy policy; it shows how municipalities can use a range of regulatory, economic and soft instruments for that purpose.