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ECO-INNOVATIONS, THEIR IMPACT AND IMPORTANCE ON THE SLOVAK ECONOMY
Eco-innovation is one of the important elements of today's eco-global revolution. They are an important tool for demonstrating progress and sustainable development of society. They have an undeniable impact in achieving a healthy balance of sustainable development in the modern global economy as well as in regional economies. This paper aims to identify the key aspects and position of eco-innovation in the SR environment. In addition to the theoretical background of the knowledge of eco-innovation policy, the focus will be on explaining the current status and results in the application of innovation policy. The research is based on standard metrics, analysis of the state of development of eco-innovation and the use of eco-innovation policy instruments in Slovakia. The paper highlights the importance of eco-innovation for the success of the economy.
Release: 2023/2 Pages: 24-33 JEL classification: O30, O44, P27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52665/ser20230203
Keywords: eco-innovation, economic, performance, transformation, trends
Section:
Contacts:
Martina, Jakubčinová, Ing., PhD., MBA
Faculty of Social and Economic Relations
Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín,
Študentská 3, Trenčín
e-mail: martina.jakubcinova@tnuni.sk
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