THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC DYNAMICS ON INCOME INEQUALITY AT REGIONAL LEVEL: THE INTRIGUING CASE OF ROMANIA
THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC DYNAMICS ON INCOME INEQUALITY AT REGIONAL LEVEL: THE INTRIGUING CASE OF ROMANIA
Author(s): Mihaela Simionescu, Daniela-Luminita Constantin, Erika MarinSubject(s): Economy, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Academia de Studii Economice - Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice (CCASP)
Keywords: Income inequality; Wage share; Fertility rate; Employment;
Summary/Abstract: Income inequality, reflecting the uneven distribution of wealth across a country’s population, poses a significant challenge for most of countries. In the current international context Romania is an intriguing case, taking into account the trend of increasing the wage share in GDP while faster growth of salaries compared to labour productivity enhances inflation that is already at high level. This paper addresses the income inequality in Romanian regions, with the main objective of assessing the impact of demographic factors on income inequality in the 42 (NUTS3) counties in the 2014-2021 period based on linear regressions with bootstrap standard errors and dynamic panel data model. The results indicate a direct impact of the proportion of population of 65 years and more on income inequality measures, while fertility rate and employment reduced the wage share in GDP. These results suggest policy measures aimed at promoting active aging and sustainable pension system, family-friendly policies, job creation, upskilling workforce.
Journal: Management Research and Practice
- Issue Year: 17/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 5-17
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
