The transition from traditional economic patterns to a model marked by enhanced efficiency, environmental responsibility, and the adaptation to a “new normal” economic philosophy marks a pivotal moment in understanding Europe’s economic ecosystem within the new world economy. However, the reliance on conventional economic philosophies has often overlooked the broader economic and social landscapes in which these paradigms operate. This volume explores emerging research topics, methodologies, and techniques that are essential to understanding the global economy dynamics and growth patterns under crisis circumstances and persistent uncertainties. Featuring contributions presented at the 2023 International Conference “Economic Scientific Research - Theoretical, Empirical and Practical Approaches” (ESPERA) held in Bucharest Romania in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kiritescu” of the Romanian Academy, this book offers theoretical and practical contributions as well as quantitative and qualitative analyses providing valuable inputs for the design of adequate strategies and policies, aimed to address the future challenges and to capitalize on the emerged opportunities. From sustainable development to digital innovation, this book examines the dynamic landscape of European economics and underscores the significance of interdisciplinary approaches and technological advancements in fostering economic resilience and growth. The contents of this book are of interest to scholars, researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers in economics and business transformation.
Luminita Chivu is Managing Director and Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kiritescu” (INCE), Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania. Her research focuses on economics of agriculture, rural development, labor market, economic growth, European integration, economic restructuring, industrial relations and working conditions.
Valeriu Ioan-Franc is Founding Member and Deputy Director of the National Institute of Economic Research “Costin C. Kiritescu” (INCE), Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania. He is also Executive Director of the Romanian Center for Compared and Consensual Economy, Director of the Economic Information and Documentation Center, and President of the “Pierre Werner” Center of Studies and Documentation Romania-Luxemborg. He has published numerous scientific papers in marketing.
George Georgescu is Senior Researcher and Deputy Director of the National Institute of Economic Research “Costin C. Kiritescu” (INCE), Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania. He has an extensive experience in various areas of economic research, including macroeconomic and financial balances, labour market, industrial restructuring, FDI, internationalization of companies).
Ignacio De Los Ríos Carmenado is Full Professor and Director of the GESPLAN Research Group at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.
Jean-Vasile Andrei is Full Professor at Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Department of Business Administration and Ph.D. mentor in economics at Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. He is co-founder and scientific coordinator of the Research Network on Resources Economics and Bioeconomy (RebResNet).
