Circular Economy

The circular economy: from enthusiasm to realism

Chicago City as seen at the lake shore.

Chicago is a city that contributes to the US economy, and will make an effort to become more circular. Image: Gautam Krishnan/Unsplash

Atalay Atasu
Bianca and James Pitt Chair in Environmental Sustainability, INSEAD
Luk Van Wassenhove
Professor of Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD
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