Scientific publications within the framework of Jean Monnet programme

Scientific publications within the framework of Jean Monnet programme

Within the framework of Jean Monnet program “Using best EU practices for sustainable economy forming in Ukraine” (UBEUP) 553 185-EPP-1-2014-1-UA-EPPJMO-MODULE) Head of the Department of Economics and Business Administration of Sumy State University, Director of Institute for Development Economics under Ukrainian Ministry for Education & Science and National Academy of Science, Doctor of Economics, Professor Leonid Melnyk prepared the textbook “Green Economy (EU experience and practice of the Ukraine in the light of the Industries 3.0 and 4.0)” and monograph “Birth of the Sustainable Economy: EU experience and practice of the Ukraine in the light of the Industries 3.0 and 4.0”.

The research defines «sustainable development» and «sustainable economy». A particular focus is on the role of the Third and Fourth Industrial Revolutions in the formation of prerequisites for sustainable development. Specifically, general strategies as well as instruments enabling creation of sustainable economy in the basic sectors (such as energy, transport, construction, agriculture) are investigated. The research systematically compares the key features of «brown» (traditional) and «green» (sustainable) economies. The research concludes with the analysis of the EU experience and prerequisites for sustainable economic development in Ukraine.

The textbook and monograph could be useful for scientists, specialists of enterprises and administration, teachers and university students.

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