Employment in Industry: An Analysis from the Perspective of Reindustrialization in Romania
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| Pages: | 44 : 53 |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the evolution of industrial employment in Romania over the period 1991–2023, contextualizing it within broader European structural transformations and the current debates on reindustrialization. Industrial employment remains a key indicator of economic structure and productive capacity, and its dynamics offer insight into both competitiveness and long-term development trajectories. Using comparative analysis based on World Bank data, the study highlights Romania’s distinctive path, marked by a sharp decline in industrial employment during the 1990s, followed by a partial reindustrialization and subsequent stabilization. The findings underscore Romania’s persistent reliance on industry relative to both Western and Eastern European benchmarks, suggesting both competitive advantages and structural vulnerabilities in the context of the green and digital transitions. The paper concludes that sustaining industrial employment will depend on investments in technology, skills, and innovation, essential for strengthening long-term economic resilience and convergence. |
| JEL classification: | E24, O14, Q01 |
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E24, O14, Q01
