The CONCEPT OF ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY USING THE BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Economic efficiency is the optimal ratio between the use of resources and the results obtained within an economic system. This implies permanent reference to an ideal of maximizing results through the efficient use of available resources, in a context in which material and social constraints are becoming increasingly pronounced. The research conducted involves a review of the literature on economic efficiency, followed by bibliometric analysis at global and national level. The aim of the paper is to document researchers' interest in economic efficiency. The research methodology involves conducting bibliometric analysis, through the cluster method and citation analysis, thus identifying the research conducted about economic efficiency. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using VOS viewer software, which allowed for the import of data from the Web of Science database over an extended period and the creation of interactive, easily explorable maps. The database query was conducted for the period 1975-2024, having as the main selection criterion the keyword: economic efficiency. The results of the bibliometric analysis (metadata) manage to synthesize the main ideas, precepts, and relevant publications in the field, confirming the growing scientific interest in economic efficiency, both globally and nationally. The careful study of economic efficiency remains indispensable for any rigorous analysis of modern economic dynamics.