Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 9 / 2012 (574)
Innovative clusters: a solution for the economic development of Romania
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Abstract. The Europe 2020 Strategy emphasizes the importance of the smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The flagships of the strategy (digital agenda for the EU, innovation union, resource efficient Europe, industrial policy for the globalization agenda) are setting the frame for economic development. Innovative clusters are seen as a solution to the crisis, a tool for competitiveness and regional development. Given the economic situation of Romania we bring in discussion the potential of clusters in our country and the arguments and critics regarding their development.
Contents
Innovative clusters: a solution for the economic development of Romania
Corruption, democracy and bureaucracy
Testing weak form informational efficiency on the Romanian capital market
The impact of labour market imbalances on regional disparities in the post-crisis context
Laggards or performers? CEE vs. PIIGS countries’ catch-up with the Euro Area in the last ten years
Economy of Referential Preferences A new mathematical approach for choice theory and general equilibrium
The industry of copies – obstacle for the economic recovery. Examples from the markets
The road to the new economy
Globalization and the identity dilemma
Economic fundamentals: between consecration and contestation