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Human Capital, Inequalities and Labour Market Participation in Romania
Human Capital, Inequalities and Labour Market Participation in Romania

Author(s): Ana-Maria Zamfir, Cristina Mocanu
Subject(s): National Economy, Labor relations, Economic development, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Labour market; Employment; Human capital; Inequalities;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to analyse characteristics of the labour market participation in Romania in order to highlight the existing inequalities in employment opportunities. Official statistics are analysed for providing an in-depth overview of the recent evolutions of the Romanian labour market. Special attention will be given to gender, rural-urban and age inequalities. The results show significant gaps in labour market participation for specific groups such as people living in rural areas, women and youth and high level of regional heterogeneity regarding the existing employment opportunities. The findings of the article are useful for policy makers and institutions with responsibilities in labour market and education fields.

  • Issue Year: IV/2016
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 135-140
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English