https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69628 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:51:43 GMT 2026-04-15T06:51:43Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69886 Title: Civil economy as a path towards sustainability: an empirical investigation Author(s): Carla Nogueira; Joao Filipe Marques; Hugo Pinto Abstract: Contemporary societies face a myriad of challenges that require the modification of patterns, ways of living, being and producing. Although climate change is one of the most glaring problems, it cannot be understood merely by environmental aspects. Many of these challenges are interrelated and have their roots in a set of crystallized structures that are obsolete, namely the economic ones. Contemporary capitalism has been proving its limitations and contribution to less fair, harmonious and sustainable societies. Evidence of this is the policy efforts that many organizations, such as the European Commission, are making to promote environmental transitions, the circular economy, and green innovations. This article argues that the concept of civil economy may be complementary to this green policy agenda for reflecting on current social challenges and emphasize the importance of cultural, environmental, spiritual and economic resources operating together. It pays attention to gift-giving as a form of civil economy, defining a framework inspired by positive sociology. The article uses the case study of “Los Portales”, an intentional sustainable community located in Spain, with around 40 inhabitants and more than 40 years of existence. The study is of ethnographic character and based on in-depth interviews with experts on the economic governance of this community. The results show that the principles of the gift economy were crucial to the success and longevity of the community. They also suggest an agency-centred approach in which individuals should engage activities that promote personal happiness, collective happiness and prosperity. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69886 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69878 Title: Competition law and the social market economy goal of the EU Author(s): Šmejkal, V Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69878 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69877 Title: The failure of stabilization policy: Balanced-budget fiscal rules in the presence of incompressible public expenditures. Author(s): Nicolas Abada; Teresa Lloyd-Braga; Leonor Modestoc Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69877 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69876 Title: Transitioning to a State-Wide Circular Economy: Major Stakeholder Interviews Author(s): Oanh Thi-Kieu Ho; Akvan Gajanayake; Usha Iyer-Raniga Abstract: Circular Economy (CE) has received widespread attention from various stakeholders as a preferred solution in response to global issues of environmental changes and resource scarcity. The Australian state of Victoria is in the process of transitioning to CE. In comparison to other states and countries, the literature and practice related to CE implementation in this state are limited. In this context, the research aims to understand CE development through the investigation of CE awareness, drivers, challenges, enablers, and barriers across stakeholders. Semi- structured interviews with major stakeholders were employed to understand how to optimise a CE transition. The research findings suggest that enhancing CE understanding with a focus on CE systems, principles, and processes is crucial to support a genuine CE transition and reduce misinterpretation of CE in being synonymous with recycling and waste management. The relationship between enablers, challenges, drivers, and barriers con-tributes to the development of CE strategic plans and roadmaps for a state-wide transition. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69876 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z