scholarly journals Insights on Sustainable Universities from Economic and Statistical Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-198
Author(s):  
Viktorija Šipilova
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Level Of Economic Development

Abstract Currently, the issues on sustainability receive extremely high interest, especially from young generation. This makes universities as key participants in sustainable development as far as they provide wide possibilities for engagement in the process. Despite many studies devoted to universities as participants of sustainable development, there still is insufficient knowledge about their contribution to the process. Mostly, studies are qualitative and consider certain examples of good practices, which do not provide insights on common and different characteristics and trends of universities’ contribution to sustainable development. This is the result of the early stage of development of the reporting about universities’ sustainable efforts what limits possibilities to carry quantitative analysis. The paper aims, first, to search for characteristics of universities’ contribution to sustainable development and, second, to detect trends by using numerical secondary data worked up in UI GreenMetric World University Ranking. The paper focuses on universities from European Union. Special attention is devoted to countries’ economic development level as far as scientific literature suggests that the level of economic development may affect involvement in sustainable development. Research findings allows to indicate that there are both common and distinct characteristics across the cases from economically high and less developed countries what is significant for further policy-making and popularizing of sustainability idea across universities in the European Union. Universities continue to improve practices and search for new accents. However, universities’ intention to report about their sustainable efforts in long-term perspective for continuing data collection must be more active.

scholarly journals International Trade in Transport Services between Poland and the European Union

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Malkowska ◽  
Arkadiusz Malkowski
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Polish Economy ◽  
Polish Foreign

The structure of international trade in today’s global economy is undergoing transformation. The increase in the importance of services is a clear trend. In Polish foreign trade with the European Union countries, it is transport services that to the greatest extent create the trade surplus. These services significantly affect the environment, which makes it necessary to take measures aimed at the implementation of the green transport principles. The aim of the study was to provide a detailed description of transport services in Polish foreign trade with European Union (EU) countries and to assess the role of these services in Polish economy, including in terms of sustainable development. The study concerned transport services, consisting of four separate types: maritime transport, air transport, other transport services (except maritime and air) and postal and courier services. The time span of the study was 2010–2018. The latest secondary data from the official statistics of the National Bank of Poland and the Central Statistical Office were used for the purpose of the analysis. The research methods included: critical analysis of the source literature, analysis of secondary data (desk-research) and graphic methods (tables and diagrams), by means of which the results of the study were presented. The conclusions drawn are inductive and deductive in nature. The article describes in detail Polish trade in transport services with EU countries. It focuses on export, import and balance. The role of the examined services in foreign trade and Polish economy was assessed based on the analysis of the structure of export and import and the rate of export and import, geographical orientation of trade, as well as the activity of enterprises from the transport service sector, registered in Poland, including joint ventures. Research has shown that between 2010 and 2018 Polish export and import of transport services as part of trade relations with EU countries increased considerably. The conducted research indicates that transport services are a crucial element of Polish trade. The role of EU countries in the Polish trade in transport services was recognised as significant and growing. This has a positive impact on the country’s economy. The increasing role of road transport in the structure of the Polish trade indicates that Polish entities providing transport services are thriving in this demanding market. However, the analysis of the source literature indicated changes in the preferences of consumers, who increasingly often expect the implementation of sustainable development principles in the distribution of goods. Green marketing or green transport are concepts more and more frequently used to gain competitive advantage in the market. The transport sector in Poland is facing a major trend towards the implementation of sustainable development principles. In order to maintain sales growth internationally, the entities will have to implement sustainable development principles.

scholarly journals European Union Entrepreneurship and Innovativeness Support Policy for Businesses

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Wysokińska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Main Factor

The development of entrepreneurship as well as research and innovation have direct impact on growth in the level of economic development as well as the prosperity of individual citizens and society in general. The primary goal of policies involving research and technological development is establishing the European Union as a leading knowledge–based economy. Innovativeness is also the main factor in improving the competitiveness of companies. The key to improving the economic situation in Poland is the strengthening of innovative attitudes among entrepreneurs. An efficiently running institutional system guaranteeing effective support instruments for entrepreneurs and the scientific–research sphere as well as guaranteeing the unhindered transfer of knowledge should prove helpful. As the main factor in improving the competitiveness of companies, innovativeness is mainly the result of the development of collaboration between the spheres of science and business as well as the use of patent achievements in companies. The drive behind future growth in the European Union will be sectors based on knowledge and innovation. However, these require a solid industrial network and resources allowing the utilization of new technologies. To a great extent, growth in entrepreneurship and innovativeness as significant factors in the economic development of Europe and Poland is dependent on the elimination of administrative barriers for companies and the introduction of the facilitating of information and communication (ICT) as needed for them to function.

scholarly journals The Growing Importance of the Financial Sector in the Founding Countries of the European Union

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (26) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Tomasz Florczak
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Other ◽  
The European Union

The economies of the 21st century countries operate on the principle of connected vessels. A significant element of changes in economies is the growth of the financial sector. The process of financial sector growth is often referred as financialization. The significant impact of this sector on economic development was shown during the financial crisis of 2008. Financialization is more visible in highly developed countries. Undoubtedly the founding countries of the European Union belong to highly developed countries. It is possible that the financialization is higher in bigger countries like France, Germany, Italy or United Kingdom, which can also have bigger financial sectors. From the other side there is also country, which economy is based on banks. The aim of the article is to indicate the growth of the financial sector in the founding countries of the European Union. To determine the growth of the financial sector, the author used the indicators appearing in the literature of subject. There are indicators relating to functioning of the economy and banking sector. The second method helps to determine in which country financialization is higher. To made the research there was used zero unitarization method. The results of the study allows to determine in which of the subjects the financial sector is at a higher level of development. It is possible, that during researched period there were changes in financializiation of researched countries.

CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION AS A FACTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OF BORDERING TERRITORIES

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Lesya Hazuda
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The paper is dedicated to the role and place of cross-border cooperation in supporting sustainable development of neighboring bordering territories of the Carpathian region and member-states of the European Union. The comparative analysis of the indicators showing social and economic development of the regions of neighboring states from the countries on both sides of the border has been conducted. The ethnic affinity is underlined as an important element of development of cross-border cooperation. The need is substantiated in activation of cross-border cooperation through boosting integration and convergence processes with aim to provide balanced development of bordering territories.

scholarly journals Comparison of Ukraine and the EU on Key Indicators of a Healthy Economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 134-141
Author(s):  
L.Yu. Saher ◽  
N.Ye. Letunovska ◽  
A.P. Nazarenko
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
Target Values ◽  
Key Indicators

Modern approaches to economic management are based on sustainable development principles, which ensure the balance between economic, environmental, and social targets of public policy, balancing society's current and future interests. The mechanism for achieving the target values of sustainable development indicators is the formation of a healthy economy. A healthy economy provides opportunities for stable growth and minimizes social risks caused by economic problems. The importance of forming a healthy economy is confirmed by a significant amount of research on this topic in developed countries, particularly the European Union. The Ukrainian scientific community ignores this issue. That indicates different economic management approaches, identifying priorities for its development, coordinating economic and social, strategic, and tactical goals. The paper presents a comparative analysis of key indicators that determine a healthy economy. Such indicators include GDP, employment, and inflation. According to numerous studies, these indicators are the most indicative in assessing the economic system to determine whether it can be considered healthy. As a result of the study, significant differences in Ukraine and the European Union's studied indicators were revealed. Based on statistical information, a steady upward trend in key indicators of socioeconomic development in the European Union has been established. Instead, similar indicators in Ukraine indicate economic instability, which has a significant negative impact on the country's further development and the prospects for a healthy economy. Thus, the analysis allows us to conclude that the European Union's economy generally meets the definition of a healthy economy and creates the conditions for sustainable development of the European Union. Instead, Ukraine's economy is focused on solving tactical problems and cannot solve socio-economic development's strategic tasks.

scholarly journals Regional Policy in Europe

2001 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gy. Horváth
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
New Member States ◽  
Euro Pean ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Central Eastern ◽  
The Eu

Among European Union policies, regional policy has always been considered a key domain due to its considerable role in negotiation of interests between mem-ber countries and distribution of European Union funds. Its significance, however, is expected to increase further as soon as countries of the Central Eastern Euro-pean region join the European Union and start lobbying for the concentration of European Union resources in the area. The new member states of the EU will stand on the periphery – not only in the geographical sense, but also regarding their level of economic development.

scholarly journals Cultural Consumption as a Trait of a Sustainable Lifestyle: Evidence from the European Union

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Călin Vegheș
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cultural Consumption ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cultural Goods ◽  
Sustainable Lifestyle

At a first sight, the consumption of cultural goods, services, events, and activities is expected to improve significantly the individual's wellbeing and quality of life and, reciprocally, overall good quality of life should stimulate the cultural access, participation, and consumption. First evidence that things could stay differently comes from the European Union where, paradoxically, the relatively high overall quality of life does not correspond to a similar level of cultural access, participation, and consumption. Are there significant connections between the consumption of cultural goods, services, events, and activities and the overall quality of life? Does cultural consumption contribute to a sound improvement of the individual's quality of life? May cultural consumption be defined as a trait of a sustainable lifestyle? These are the main questions this paper aims to answer based on the secondary data regarding cultural access, participation, and consumption, and quality of life at the level of the European Union. Keywords: Cultural consumption, quality of life, sustainable development

scholarly journals The evaluation of economic development index of Poland and Lithuania in the context of the European Union

Equilibrium ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 437
Author(s):  
Jadvyga Ciburiene Ciburiene
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Development Indicators

The purpose of this research is to characterize and evaluate the results of economic development of Poland and Lithuania. In order to analyze the changes of economic development, the index of economic development as share of sustainable development is used. Empirical analysis for the years 2005–2012 is conducted. As a result of the research – the country’s main macroeconomic development indicators are unified in order to create a development index.

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