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On the Construction of the European Economic Sentiment Indicator Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Economic sentiment surveys are carried out by all European Union member states and are often seen as early indicators for future economic developments. Based on these surveys, the European Commission constructs an aggregate European Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI). This paper compares the ESI with more sophisticated aggregation schemes based on statistical methods: dynamic factor analysis and partial least squares. The indicator based on ...
Circular economy indicators : what do they measure? Universiteit Gent KU Leuven
Circular Economy (CE) is a growing topic, especially in the European Union, that promotes the responsible and cyclical use of resources possibly contributing to sustainable development. CE is an umbrella concept incorporating different meanings. Despite the unclear concept, CE is turned into defined action plans supported by specific indicators. To understand what indicators used in CE measure specifically, we propose a classification framework ...
Validation of a key performance indicator framework demonstrating economic benefits gained through resolving nautical bottlenecks on selected sections of the Danube Universiteit Antwerpen
Addressing nautical bottlenecks is crucial for optimizing the utilization of inland waterways and maximizing the economic benefits of transports. To maximize economic benefits, a study was conducted to validate a key performance indicator (KPI)-based framework. This framework offers a structured approach to assessing the impact of resolved nautical bottlenecks on the economic benefits of inland waterway transport (IWT). To validate the ...
On the construction of the European economic sentiment indicator KU Leuven
Economic sentiment surveys are carried out by all European Union member states and are often seen as early indicators for future economic developments. Based on these surveys, the European Commission constructs an aggregate European Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI). This paper compares the ESI with more sophisticated aggregation schemes based on statistical methods: dynamic factor analysis and partial least squares. The indicator based on ...
Demeter in support of agriculture, and as indicator of systemic economic processes? Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Resource efficiency indicators to assess circular economy strategies : a case study on four materials in laptops Universiteit Gent
Electronics require a complex composition and energy-intensive manufacturing. Yet, most of the world’s waste electrical and electronic equipment is not collected and recycled. Circular economy (CE) strategies can reduce the loss of materials and environmental footprint in electronics. Resource efficiency indicators – typically defined as benefits (handprint) over burdens (footprint) – can measure materials’ life cycle performance. This paper ...