Volume 50 (2025)
National Circular Economy Indicators: A Critical Review and Proposal for a Sustainability-Oriented Framework
(Pages 80-83)
Author(s)
Natália Teixeira1,*
1Instituto Superior de Gestão – Business & Economics School, Lisbon, Portugal; CEFAGE – Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics, Évora, Portugal; CIGEST – Management Research Center, Lisbon, Portugal;
Abstract:
This review article analyses various indicators of the circular economy at national level and assesses their potential and limitations. Based on a critical review of established models such as the Circular Material Utilisation Rate (CMU), the Material Footprint (MF) and multivariate indices adopted in various countries, an integrated alternative is proposed, structured around three dimensions: material flows, socio-economic impact and institutional capacity. The proposed framework aims to support the development of sustainability-aligned metrics for national policy planning.
Keywords:
Circular economy, national indicators, sustainability, material flows, public policies.
Cite this paper:
Natália Teixeira, National Circular Economy Indicators: A Critical Review and Proposal for a Sustainability-Oriented Framework, The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies. Volume 50, Year 2025 | PP. 80-83. https://thejspes.com/vol50-a8
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