X-Economies Research Line
We witness a proliferation of various economy visions and practices from A to Z (e.g. access economy, bio-economy, blue economy, circular economy, collaborative, digital economy,…, sharing economy, social economy , youth economy, zero-waste economy…). All of these “X-economies” are scientifically studied and proposed as fixes to various flaws of the current economic models with respect to resilience, sustainability, responsibility parameters and prospects. Yet we have limited knowledge (of the big picture with fine grained details) on how these various economies evolve at product and/or service level and interact with each other in different contexts (e.g. in the EU and in Emerging Markets, other major world regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa).
This research line and projects under it concentrate on the science of science (SciSci) of X-economies, and on the actors of science with and for society (Swafs). It intends to reveal a) multi-level (niche, regime, landscape) knowledge dynamics of X-economies, b) interactions among X-economies, c) associated knowledge and development actors, d) interaction patterns with respect to environmentally and socially relevant outputs and outcomes that help us progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Publication: Serdar Türkeli, Iris Bleisteiner, Léa Cenci, Raphaela De Dominicis, Elodie Demanet, Gabriela Lopez Ramirez & Daniel Müller (2022). X Economies: Towards Comprehensive Policy Intelligence Among Economy Visions and Practices in Europe and Latin America. In: Alvarez-Risco, A., Rosen, M.A., Del-Aguila-Arcentales, S. (eds) Towards a Circular Economy. Transdisciplinary Approach for Business. CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94293-9_17
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Research and Education Integrated Reports:
X Economies: Contemporary Economic Visions and Practices, a Scientometric Approach with Glossary
Authors: Mishra Ranjan, Hannah Victoria Scheibe
The report aims to clarify existing X-economies and to investigate potential research gaps, which academics or entrepreneurs must fill to promote X-Economies’ vision of an alternative economic reality. Therefore, it aims to answer the following research question: Through which combined actions could researchers and entrepreneurs most likely overcome innovation burdens, replacing the current economic regime with X- Economies?
X Economies: Multiple Value Creation in the Food Industry
Authors: Alexandra Boos, Lilly Bidenharn, Paula Garcia Rau, Julius Junck, Jeroen Moes Cam Nghiêm, Martijn Verspaget
X-economies are alternative economic models that have emerged in response to our unsustainable consumption habits which have resulted in resource depletion and climate change, among other pressing issues. These alternative models aim for more sustainable and resilient economies by addressing and changing unsustainable consumption patterns as well as managing resources more responsibly. The need to change unsustainable consumption habits is predominant in the food sector as food systems have a huge environmental footprint and are responsible for a large share of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, our current food system must change immediately and rapidly. Too Good To Go, De Clique, and AeroFarms are three food businesses that integrate different X-economies, namely the circular, green, social, digital, and data economy, thereby advancing the sustainability of the food sector and creating multiple value for the environment, society, and economy. It is key to adopt and integrate X-economies in more and more businesses and corporations within the food sector and beyond to move towards a more sustainable future.
X Economies – Pathways towards a more resilient and sustainable world
Authors: Iris Bleisteiner, Léa Cenci, Raphaela De Dominicis, Elodie Demanet, Gabriela Lopez Ramirez & Daniel Müller
We witness a proliferation of various economy visions and practices from A to Z (e.g. access economy, bio-economy, blue economy, circular economy, collaborative, digital economy,…, sharing economy, social economy , youth economy, zero-waste economy…). All of these “X economies” are scientifically studied and proposed as fixes to various shortcomings of the current economic model with respect to resilience, sustainability, responsibility parameters. Yet, we have limited knowledge (of the big picture (macro) with fine grained details (micro) on how these various economies evolve and interact with each other in different contexts (e.g. in the EU and in Emerging Markets, other major world regions such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa).
