Post by Benjamin Steuer

Inclusiveness is massively understudied in the context of the circular economy. Yet, institutionally viable circular systems need to be built on rule systems that are inclusive of all social strata. This book by Martin de Jong, Dr. Daan Schraven, Xin Tong and Dong Liang (董亮) explores these concepts based on rich empirical data, in turn providing valuable lessons for future circular systems design. I had the luck to contribute one chapter on informal electronics repair in Shenzhen with my former student Yuk Tung Chow. Enjoy reading!