Employment Rate and Gender Employment Gap in Romania in the Context of Europe 2020 Strategy

Abstract

The situation of labour force is characterized by differences between EU Member States if werefer to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy. These differences are really significant,especially if we analyze the situation starting from its structure, using variables such as region ordemographic characteristics. Our study aims to explain the reality of Romania situation in relationto other Member States regarding the employment rate set at European and national level. Thestudy is based on a quantitative analysis using descriptive statistics on employment. Finally, theyare synthesized directions and intervention measures to reduce the employment gap.

Keywords

• employment
• gender
• Romania
• European Union