Circular Economy and Policy [electronic resource] : Sustainability, Environmental, and Social Perspectives / by Sebastiano Patti.

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Scenario of A Circular Economy -- Chapter 3: Life Cycle Thinking and Circular Economy -- Chapter 4: Policies Targeted To Circular Economy -- Chapter 5: Public Sector and Circular Economy -- Chapter 6: Production and Consumption Within Circular Economy Perspective -- Chapter 7: Eco-efficiency, Circularity Measurement and Assessment.

This book uses economic and policy approaches to highlight sustainability, environmental, and social aspects of the circular economy. It emphasizes the circular economy within the market's perspective, including the links between consumption and sustainability, and how balances between profitability and environmental sustainability can be attained. The author also uses a life cycle assessment approach to improve and evaluate circular economy strategies to help determine the environmental, social, and economic consequences of a product. The chapters illustrate circular business models and sustainability consumption behaviour in the public sector, while also measuring eco-efficiency and sustainability impacts. The book will useful for students and researchers in environmental and sustainability economics, as well as businesses and government organizations adapting policies to develop environmentally sustainable economic practices.