Economy-wide Material Flow Accounts

This lecture delves into the analysis of economy-wide material flow accounts, providing an overview of material flows in an economy. It covers solid, gaseous, and liquid materials, excluding bulk flows of water and air. The lecture explores the data on domestic material consumption, imports, exports, and direct material inputs, offering insights into resource productivity and domestic material consumption per capita. It also discusses the relevance of material flow accounts in understanding resource efficiency, circular economy indicators, and the environmental impact of material use. The presentation includes detailed visualizations and country-specific data on material flows, offering a comprehensive view of material consumption and trade within the European Union.