Entrepreneurship, Technological Change and Circular Economy for a Green Transition - Research Contributions for a More Productive Environment

This book is a comprehensive and timely publication that aims to be an essential reference source, building on contemporary research in the fields of circular economy and green transition in relation to entrepreneurship and technological change. This book aims to address a range of approaches including, but not limited to, the conceptual, theoretical, and case studies related to the topics of the book. The topical focus is on how circular economy contributions, energy infrastructure, green transition, and digital transformation are contributing to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The expert contributions in the book particularly help us learn more about the answers to the current challenges of the green transition as well as how the necessary technological change will impact, mainly, the enterprises and the field of agriculture production and agribusiness. The book is mainly intended to support an academic audience (academics, university teachers, researchers, and post-graduate students – both Master's and Doctorate levels). In addition, this book will be of benefit to institutional experts, developers, and researchers in the fields of Entrepreneurship and technological change in circular economy and green transition.Table of ContentIntroduction.- Part I: Enterprises and Entrepreneurship.- Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy and New Business Models.- Toward the Green Transition of Business through the Circular Economy: Understanding the Role of Dynamic Capabilities.- The path to a circular economy through a green and digital transition. The paradigm shift in Mexican companies in the State of Hidalgo.- How Does the Circular Economy Address the Sustainable Development Goals? Evidence from the Brazilian Legal Amazon.- Lean and Green: 3Ms meets 5Rs creating environmental value for the planet.- Part II: Agriculture and Agribusiness.- An overview of circular business models in agribusiness.- The circular economy as a creator of value in agribusiness 4.0: proposals for a life.- The social dimension of agribusiness and how it has been measured.- Urban Green Infrastructure: circular socioeconomy with Nature Based Solutions.Biographical NoteConceição Rego is a professor of economics in the Department of Economics and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Évora (Portugal). She has coordinated and participated in several projects in the areas of regional development, population economics, and education economics. Her publications span internationally renowned books and journals. Maria Raquel Lucas is a professor of management in the Department of Management and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Évora (Portugal). She has authored several publications in national and international journals, books, and book chapters. Professor Lucas is also the coordinator of master courses at the National University of East Timor and is active in several national and international projects involving transnational studies with Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Maria Isabel Sánchez-Hernández is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Extremadura (Spain). She is also an economist at the University Autonomous of Madrid (Spain), specializing in regional economics and corporate social responsibility. Her research interests range across several key areas within social entrepreneurship and social innovation, including public and social policies. Luísa Carvalho is a professor of management in the Department of Economics and Management at the Institute Polytechnic of Setúbal (Portugal). She is also a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Èvora (Portugal). Dr. Carvalho has several publications in national and international journals, books, and book chapters. Adriana Backx Noronha is a professor and researcher in the School of Economics, Business, and Accounting at the University of São Paulo (Brazil). Her main areas of research are in quantitative methods for decision-making in management, active methods of teaching and learning, and entrepreneurial training. She is the author of several publications, including national and international magazines, books, and book chapters. This book is a comprehensive and timely publication that aims to be an essential reference source, building on contemporary research in the fields of circular economy and green transition in relation to entrepreneurship and technological change. This book aims to address a range of approaches including, but not limited to, the conceptual, theoretical, and case studies related to the topics of the book. The topical focus is on how circular economy contributions, energy infrastructure, green transition, and digital transformation are contributing to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The expert contributions in the book particularly help us learn more about the answers to the current challenges of the green transition as well as how the necessary technological change will impact, mainly, the enterprises and the field of agriculture production and agribusiness.The book is mainly intended to support an academic audience (academics, university teachers, researchers, and post-graduate students – both Master's and Doctorate levels). In addition, this book will be of benefit to institutional experts, developers, and researchers in the fields of Entrepreneurship and technological change in circular economy and green transition.Discusses successful contributions of circular economy and green transition to the sustainable development goals Provides theoretical reviews of entrepreneurship and technological change Brings together unique cases which assist with the book