Open Innovation and Circular Economy
Mechanisms and Pathways to Sustainable Development
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Xin Zhao, Liang Dong, Hasan Dınçer
- Language: English
Open Innovation and Circular Economy: Mechanisms and Pathways to Sustainable Development presents a rigorous and timely exploration of the dynamic relationship between open innova… Read more
Description
Description
The volume integrates comparative case studies from China, the United States, and other countries to construct a practical policy toolbox to address regional disparities and promote sustainable urban transformation. The book is organized into three parts covering foundational theories and conceptual frameworks; measurement, methodologies, and empirical analysis; and global perspectives with case studies and policy implications. Detailed chapters cover topics such as spatial clustering, econometric modeling, industrial structure upgrading mechanisms, spatial spillovers, and international comparative studies, culminating in a comprehensive transformation roadmap for policymakers and practitioners. This reference benefits academic researchers, policy makers, government agencies, and industry practitioners engaged in innovation economics, urban sustainability, and circular economy.
It equips scholars and students with interdisciplinary methodologies and data analysis tools, supports policymakers with evidence-based governance strategies, and guides industries in overcoming institutional and technological barriers, fostering economic and ecological prosperity amid global sustainability challenges.
Key features
Key features
- Provides spatial dynamic diagnostics and data-driven analysis to enable readers to identify regional governance priorities and efficiency polarization trends in circular economy
- Quantifies regulatory effects of marketization and industrial upgrading on open innovation-driven circular economy, offering actionable insights for policy interventions
- Presents a cross-border policy adaptation framework with comparative case studies from China and the United States, empowering readers to design locally relevant innovation and sustainability strategies
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Open Innovation and Circular Economy
2. Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptual Models
3. Literature Review and Research Gaps
Part II – Measurement, Methodologies, and Empirical Analysis
4. Indicators and Measurement Frameworks
5. Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Open Innovation and Circular Economy
6. Econometric Modelling and Causal Inference
7. Mechanisms and Pathways of Influence
Part III – Global Perspectives, Case Studies, and Policy Implications
8. Spatial Spillover and Cross-Border Effects
9. Case Studies of Leading and Lagging Regions
10. International Comparative Studies
11. Comprehensive Framework and Transformation Roadmap
12. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
XZ
Xin Zhao
Dr. Xin Zhao is a Professor at the School of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu, China. He studies technological innovation, green economic growth, and natural resources management. He has published more than 100 papers in top-notch journals. He was honored with the Resources, Conservation & Recycling Most Cited Paper Award and the Energy and Buildings Best Paper Award, among others. He has also received projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China Humanities and Social Sciences Youth Foundation, and more.
LD
Liang Dong
Dr. Dong Liang is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong. He focuses on urban sustainability, sustainability science and policy, and their application in many sub-topics. He has published more than 180 articles in the field, and he leads and engages in several urban sustainability projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China, The Netherlands, and Japan. He served as international advisor for the US Energy Foundation, UN-ESCAP, the Korea Industrial Complex Organization (KICOX), and the European Federation of Chemical Engineers (EFCE). He is a committee member of the "Industrial Symbiosis" section of the International Society for Industrial Ecology, Industrial Ecology section of Ecological Society of China, Circular Economy section of Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, and Vice Chairman of the Urban Human Settlement Environment Committee of the Chinese Society for Urban Studies.
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Hasan Dınçer
Professor Hasan Dincer is a distinguished academic in finance and banking, currently serving at Istanbul Medipol University in Turkey. He earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in finance-related disciplines from Marmara University, with his doctoral research focusing on the impact of new service development on competitive strategies in the banking sector. Prof. Dinçer has held academic positions at Beykent University and has conducted research at Hamburg University in Germany and the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. His prolific scholarship includes over 400 scientific articles in high-impact journals, addressing topics such as strategic management, sustainability, circular economy, renewable energy investments, and decision-making models. He serves as the executive editor of the International Journal of Finance and Banking Studies and is a founding member of the Society for the Study of Business and Finance.