Societal Perspectives on a Bio‐economy in Germany: An Explorative Study Using Q Methodology

Corinna Hempel, Sabine Will and Katrin Zander

International Journal on Food System Dynamics, 2019, vol. 10, issue 01

Abstract: Bio‐economy describes an economy based on renewable instead of fossil resources. To ensure the success of this transformation it is necessary to involve society into the process. Q methodology was used to empirically assess people’s perspectives on bio‐economy in Germany. Using a Q‐type factor analysis three perspectives were identified. “Sufficiency and close affinity to nature” focuses on natural/ecological relations, while “Technological Progress” favours technologies to become less dependent on fossil resources. The third perspective “Not at any price” is rather concerned about economic trade‐offs. People’s viewpoints could be useful for politicians and stakeholders to improve communication and knowledge building on bio‐economy in Germany.

Keywords: Environmental; Economics; and; Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.345306

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