Naslov
Industrial policies of today: The green industry concept

Autori
Beg, Marija ; Sekur, Tomislav ; Smolić, Šime

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Economic and Social Development (Book of Proceedings), 27th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development / Bozina Beros, M. ; Recker, N. ; Kozina, M. - : VADEA, 2018, 717-727

Skup
The 27th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development

Mjesto i datum
Rim, Italija, 01.03.2018. - 02.03.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Croatia, Green industry, Industrial policy, Sustainable economic growth

Sažetak
Not so long ago the belief that industrial policy contradicts the foundations of neoliberal system was widely accepted. As deindustrialization trends accelerated during the recent decades not only in developed post- industrial economies but also in transition economies, policy makers started to rethink “no industrial policy” policy and consider reindustrialization. The last economic crisis only contributed to this opinion. Accordingly, industrial policy emerged again as an instrument for boosting the economic growth. However, the fact that many “old style” plants generate significant environmental pollution and contribute to the climate change led toward a whole set of new measures - usually structured under the umbrella of the green industry policies. The aim of this paper is to discuss the green industry concept as a possible solution for sustainable economic growth. The most prominent notion for these policies emerged under the circular economy concept which will be explained. Special emphasis will be put on the Croatian green industry development possibilities in comparison to its development in other European Union (EU) member states, China and Japan. Namely, although the EU stands out as a global leader in green industries, corresponding policies and measures are not equally shaped in all EU member states. For example, due to its natural characteristics, Croatia has great opportunities for green industry development, but its policies depart far from that concept. This paper addresses the main reasons for this pattern in Croatia and discusses the potential solutions for the sustainable growth based on analysis of green industrial strategies in “green friendlier” countries.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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