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The Economic Transition Of Romania From A Behavioural Economics Perspective

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  • Paula-Elena Diacon

    (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania)

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The aim of this article is to briefly analyze the economic transition of Romania from a behavioural economics perspective. Despite the adverse effects experienced in the past regime, the paper finds out that the suitable macroeconomic policies implemented had fundamental effects, generating economic welfare and higher standards of living, life satisfaction, and happiness / subjective well-being.

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  • Paula-Elena Diacon, 2012. "The Economic Transition Of Romania From A Behavioural Economics Perspective," CES Working Papers, Centre for European Studies, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, vol. 4(3), pages 296-305, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:jes:wpaper:y:2012:v:4:i:3:p:296-305
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    1. Paula-Elena Diacon, 2014. "From Economic Behaviour to Behavioural Economics," Acta Universitatis Danubius. OEconomica, Danubius University of Galati, issue 1(1), pages 171-180, February.

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    • D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles
    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • P20 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - General

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