During this period marked by the effects of the current economic crisis, the structural funds play most important role in regional development. Each country of the Union, especially those in development they wish to reach the level of the developed world, so you must access the funds in order to...

In this paper we want to present, in a succinct and in a theoretically way, the possible relation between economic liberalization, human development and standard of living in the present society based, more than ever, on knowledge. It is known that economic liberalization is one of the phenomen...

In the present paper we analyse, from an epistemological standpoint, the phases of economic and social development in Alvin Toffler’s perspective. In his works, he analyses economy and society at three distinct levels, which he calls “waves”. In Toffler’s view, humankind passed through...

The effects of the financial crisis that began in 2007 are still being felt in the global economy. Despite the fact that its low point was apparently reached, the economic recovery will last long, with an economic growth below potential and a gradual decrease of unemployment over several years....

In front of the Romanian economy which has been integrated only for a few years, lies the challenge of competitiveness which in many cases is associated with innovation. To turn from a close center oriented economy to market economy required an enormous effort from the population and from the...

Situated on the border line between Romania and Hungary, Bihor -Hajdu-Bihar counties are blessed with all natural types of terrain. There are mountains in the West, thermal water almost everywhere, caves and underground rivers that can be exploited for economic use. In this paper, the main...

The development policy promoted by the European Union is a policy of social and economic cohesion, based mainly on active development measures. Political and financial support granted by the European Union aims at achieving a higher level of development capable of delivering economic and social...

The regional development policy is one of the most important policies and one of the most complex in the EU, as its status is derived from its goal of reducing the economic and social gaps existing between different regions of Europe and it influences different domains that are important for...

The developing regions creation represents a real challenge for the economic progress of EU countries. While some regions have an advantageous position in terms of future development conditions, there are others where are identified numerous impediments, on multiple levels. A detailed analysis...