ROMANIAN FURNITURE EXPORTS IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

Nicolae MARINESCU
Lecturer Dr. - Universitatea "Transilvania" din Brasov - Facultatea de Stiinte Economice
Address: Bd. Eroilor 29, 500036 Brasov, Romania
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E-mail: marinescu@unitbv.ro

Abstract: This paper investigates the situation of the Romanian furniture industry in the context of EU integration with a special emphasis on exports. First, the evolution of Romanian furniture exports is analyzed using revealed comparative advantage as a measure of performance. Then, the impact of EU integration on the furniture-producing and exporting companies is assessed in terms of costs and benefits. Finally, some policy recommendations are issued for Romanian firms in the furniture industry based on their present situation and on the challenges imposed by the Single Market of the EU.

Key words: furniture, exports, Romania, European integration.

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