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Variations Of Regional Inequalities In Romania In The Long Run

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  • Zizi Goschin

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies; Senior Researcher, Institute of National Economy, Romanian Academy)

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The economic, social and political significance of regional inequalities has been long and widely recognized. Given that Romania is also confronted with an upward trend in inequalities, this paper aims to explore their variations at county level, over 1965-2015. The empirical analysis employs a variety of statistical methods, including Gini coefficient, Ricci-Schutz coefficient, Atkinson’s measure, Kolm’s measure, Theil’s entropy measure, the coefficient of variation, etc. This option for multiple statistical measures might help mitigate the drawbacks of different individual indicators by giving a multi-sided and more balanced picture of the inequality phenomenon. The analysis revealed that significant gaps between the well-developed counties and the laggard ones persisted in Romania throughout different phases of the economic cycle and successive changes of political regimes. There is also empirical evidence supporting the steady increase in regional disparities in the last two decades.

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  • Zizi Goschin, 2018. "Variations Of Regional Inequalities In Romania In The Long Run," Management Strategies Journal, Constantin Brancoveanu University, vol. 42(4), pages 91-99.
    • Handle: RePEc:brc:journl:v:42:y:2018:i:4:p:91-99
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    regional inequalities; inequality indicators; county; Romania;
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    • R19 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Other
    • J21 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure
    • J64 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search

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