Journal of Circular Economy

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Challenges and Paradoxes in Researching in Circular Economy

Marlen G. Arnold

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Shaping and researching the circular economy involves multiple paradoxes and challenges hardly manageable by a single researcher or practitioner. This perspective argues for taking a more systemic viewpoint and multiple level perspective in order to better interlock skills. A systemic design of circular economy research requires multi-stakeholder collaboration and new opportunities for intervention.

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CE, Circular Economy, Challenges, Multi-level, Paradoxes, Skills, Systems Effects

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Arnold, M. (2023). Challenges and Paradoxes in Researching in Circular Economy. Journal of Circular Economy, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.55845/OEMK9774

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