Active measures for decreasing the unemployment rate in the rural area of the Western region of Romania

The progress of each society is based on labor. The economic development level of the society is reflected in the occupation degree of the man power. The way this is involved in the economic activity determines important consequences in the social and economic activity of a country. Every social and economic development of the society must focus on the human being. The approach of such a subject concerning the decrease of the unemployment rate represents a very important problem for the national economy. An important characteristic of labor force from rural area is pronounced underemployment caused directly by the lack of economic infrastructure to have on base non-agricultural activities and which would contribute to maintaining the imbalance and disparity between urban and rural areas, in witch regards social-economic development. The structure of employment is dependent on population dynamics and constitutes a real incentive in attracting investments in all economic sectors and increasing economic development degree of a region. Thus, in the realized study we will pay a particular attention to employment and active population, achieving a meaningful analysis on economic indicators that characterize this situation: the employment rate and unemployment

Aspects regarding the quality of life in Roumanian rural space

The quality of life, is today an area of interest for the specialists of economic and political sciences. The interest in this field is given by the importance that is given to the human factor within the society. Thus, the evolution of the main indicators characterizing the quality of life is an important tool for monitoring the economic and social phenomena that occur within the society, providing an overview regarding the welfare of society. An important role in increasing the quality of life in rural area has the renovation and development of villages. In this respect a special attention should be paid to the modernization and expansion of basic rural infrastructure, resulting in the development of economic, social and cultural and even creating jobs, increasing employment degree of the population, thus increasing the revenue. Improved quality of life of Romanian inhabitants of the villages, determine, in equal measure, the economic development of rural areas. This, by the effects it produces causes increased income of the population, increased consumption of goods and services, resulting in a high satisfaction of demand, increase food security measures and therefore the quality of life. Development of entrepreneurship spirit of residents from rural area, increased accessibility degree to basic services and better capitalization of resources and traditional products are other measures which have as effect the improvement the standard of living of the rural population

Roumanian rural space characterization from Western region

The rural space represents the relationship that is established between man and nature, interdependency relations establishing between social actions and the natural environment where these actions occur, as well as the essence of material and spiritual civilization that emerge and evolve on a certain territory. Thus, the rural space includes many areas, communities, natural landscapes, farmlands, forests, habitats and traditional cultures, being actually the place where most resources of national economy are concentrated. Romanian rural area faces with many weaknesses. The main problems specific for rural areas are low economic development, aging, migration towards urban areas, poorly developed infrastructure and low population density. The rural space has some distinct features which are transferred within the individuality, specificity and authenticity, compared to other areas. The Western Region is one of the eight regions of development established nationally on October 28, 1998. This region consists of four counties: Arad, Caras-Severin, Hunedoara and Timis

Perception of Romanian banking system by the beneficiaries of rural development projects

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development of the EU for funding economic activities in the rural area. As the payments for the Community projects are settlement payments (i.e. the payments are settled in installments after being made, the entrepreneurs need forward funding for their investments, and, therefore, the banks play an important role in forwarding the funds for the projects, as well as in co-funding the eligible expenses. This paper analyzes the way in which the beneficiaries of rural development projects perceive the assistance given by the Romanian banking institutions regarding the steps they must make in order to obtain a loan or to benefit of other necessary banking products or services for the implementation of their projects. The research was carried out in Timiș County, between May and September 2016, on a sample of 96 interviewees, beneficiaries of rural development projects by the National Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. The data collection methods consisted of the survey made on the basis of a standardized questionnaire, using the “face-to-face” technique and the data collection interview method using the “face-to-face” interview

Active measures for decreasing the unemployment rate in the rural area of the Western region of Romania

The progress of each society is based on labor. The economic development level of the society is reflected in the occupation degree of the man power. The way this is involved in the economic activity determines important consequences in the social and economic activity of a country. Every social and economic development of the society must focus on the human being. The approach of such a subject concerning the decrease of the unemployment rate represents a very important problem for the national economy. An important characteristic of labor force from rural area is pronounced underemployment caused directly by the lack of economic infrastructure to have on base non-agricultural activities and which would contribute to maintaining the imbalance and disparity between urban and rural areas, in witch regards social-economic development. The structure of employment is dependent on population dynamics and constitutes a real incentive in attracting investments in all economic sectors and increasing economic development degree of a region. Thus, in the realized study we will pay a particular attention to employment and active population, achieving a meaningful analysis on economic indicators that characterize this situation: the employment rate and unemployment

Analysis of Environmental Protection Expenditures and Their Influence on the Quality of the Environment

The environment is an important element in ensuring working and living conditions, but the evolution of industries, especially those polluting branches, have had the effect of deteriorating the quality of the environment. Measures to protect it are becoming increasingly necessary.Environmental protection must be a priority in all aspects of our work, and we must look for ways to protect the Earth's resources for future generations.In the article we have presented an analysis of the evolution of environmental protection expenditures. Environmental protection expenditure is the economic measure of the response of the community to solve environmental problems at a given time.Companies in the national economy reserve funds for environmental protection activities. The amounts allocated differ from one sector of activity to another, but also from one year to another.The field of environmental protection is considered very important for the population. Expenditures on environmental protection involve, on the one hand, expenditures for carrying out environmental surveillance and protection activities, and, on the other hand, expenditures related to the prevention or repair of damages caused to it.It is found that the costs involved in environmental protection are greatly reduced when its degradation is prevented, compared to the situation in which it needs to be repaired.The environment must be protected not only by the requirements of European directives but also by a national program to eliminate pollution.Regarding the expenditures for environmental protection in Romania, the situation was much improved by increasing the amounts available, as a result of economic growth, but also of budget revenues