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Planning the Quality of Life for Timisoara Growth Pole
Planning the Quality of Life for Timisoara Growth Pole

Author(s): Cătălina-Livia Popa
Subject(s): National Economy, Methodology and research technology, Social development, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Quality of Life; Economic Development; Quality Function Deployment Method;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to show that planning the quality of life at local level through economic development can be a new approach for policy makers and community in improving quality of life. In this purpose, the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) model will be use to planning the quality of life and to identify the main directions of economic development to support improving the quality of life at the level of Timisoara Growth Pole from Romania. The dimensions of quality of life are analyzed starting from the point of view of inhabitants. The results include a new approach in which the dimensions of quality of life are the key element that orients economic development in order to improve the quality of life of human being. The case study results refer to the main elements of quality of life at Timisoara Growth Pole and the relevant directions of economic development to improve the quality of life for Timisoara Growth Pole.

  • Issue Year: II/2014
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 313-318
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English
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