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ABSTRACT This research develops an integrated mixed‐integer linear programming (MILP) model for closed‐loop supply chain network design that optimises competing economic and environmental objectives including profit maximisation, supplier quality improvement and CO2 emission reduction.
Reza Eslamipoor
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Capitalism: A System of Conspiracy [PDF]
There are some myths about American capitalism. Some of them are (1) Capitalism made America the richest nation, (2) Capitalism is based on self interest, and (3) America has democracy. We show that the survival of capitalism is based on several powerful
Das, Subhendu
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Circling the Archetype: Tensions Limiting the Transformation to a Circular Economy
ABSTRACT This research examines key tensions and the archetypal paradox that prevent the transformation to a circular economy (CE) across individual, organizational, and systems levels, problematizing CE assumptions. Tension manifestations are analyzed using a qualitative case study across eight diverse industries and geographies.
Helleke Heikkinen +5 more
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The Shocking Materialities and Temporalities of Agri-capitalism
Contemporary food provision is largely dominated by agri-capitalism. Using the body of the chicken, the world's most pervasive source of meat protein, this paper tracks the interplay between materiality, spatiality, and temporality within agri-capitalism.
Benjamin Coles (7627700)
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The Spirit of Capitalism and Excess Smoothness [PDF]
In a recent paper [Luo, Smith, and Zou (2009)] we showed that the spirit of capitalism could in theory resolve the two fundamental anomalies of modern consumption theory, excess sensitivity and excess smoothness.
Heng-fu Zou, William T. Smith, Yulei Luo
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ABSTRACT Ecotourism encourages environmentally friendly travel; however, little is known about the underlying value systems influencing travelers' choices and actions. This study uses a mixed‐method methodology that combines post hoc qualitative analysis with a large‐scale quantitative survey to examine the influence of multiple value dimensions on ...
Yuemeng Ge +4 more
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ABSTRACT Private equity (PE) firms increasingly integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and raise impact funds to address sustainability challenges. We review and integrate the growing body of literature on why, when, and how PE fund managers incorporate ESG factors into their investment strategies and ...
Tjarda Molenaar +2 more
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Conceptualizing Corporate Political Activity for Sustainability Governance—The CPA Cube
ABSTRACT Sustainability transformations in the economy, and related public policy decisions, are highly contested, attracting business involvement. To better understand how business influence on government impacts the success or failure of sustainability governance efforts, this paper extends the literature on corporate political activity (CPA) by ...
Burkard Eberlein, Janina Grabs
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The Evolution and Integration of ESG Reporting: A Framework for Sustainable Business Accountability
ABSTRACT This study examines how multinational corporations incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting frameworks to foster trust, enhance legitimacy, and move beyond mere symbolic disclosure. A qualitative comparison of Microsoft and Unilever from 2020 to 2023 assesses how both firms integrate leading standards, including GRI ...
Gabriela Marques Alves Aguiar
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The nineteenth century witnessed the triumph of capitalism; the twentieth century saw the bloodiest wars in history. Is there a connection? The paper reviews the literature and evidence.
Harrison, Mark
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