The "Household attitudes towards 'green' investments" project is aimed at supporting young scientists in conducting scientific research by financing the costs related to the collection, processing and analysis of empirical data, including disseminating the results of the research in the national and international scientific community and among residents and entrepreneurs operating in the Metropolis GZM area.

This research primarily focuses on understanding the attitudes and preferences of GZM residents towards "green" investments in two main contexts. The first one is about how households act as investors in "green" infrastructure (like solar panels). The second context aims to identify the attitudes of households when they act as citizens-recipients of "green" infrastructure provided by local government units. The study also aims to determine the willingness of households to accept the costs associated with the transition to a "green" economy. In this regard, it is essential to address the question of whether households support green investments, considering the potential for additional financial burdens.

The research task will be conducted by dr Marcin Tomecki,  and involves the following activities:

1. analysis of relevant literature (national and international) covered by the research task;
2. development of original scientific research on the intertemporal preferences of residents of Metropolis GZM; 
3. preparation and analysis of statistical data collected as part of the research task;
4. presentation of research results at renowned national and international scientific conferences;
5. preparation of a scientific paper presenting the results of the research;
6. popularization of research results among residents of Metropolis GZM (e.g., in the form of public lectures, participation in popular science events, etc.).
    

The project coordinator is dr hab. Monika Foltyn-Zarychta, prof. UE. This project is part of the "ECOnomics4Climate III" cluster project implemented by Prof. Foltyn-Zarychta, with the support of Internationalization.    

The "Household attitudes towards 'green' investments" project has been co-financed by the Metropolis GZM within the framework of the "Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund" program for years 2022-2024. The total grant amount is PLN 32,535.00.

Project implementation period: March – November 2025.