INTER-SECTORAL COMPETITIVENESS - FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT - (CASE STUDY ROMANIA )

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper aims to capture the current stage and developments in the economic competitiveness of local rural economy sectors in order to highlight the chances that the business environment of the rural micro zones to become a catalyst/ restrictive for sustainable community development. In this respect, our paper focuses on a particular rural micro area, characterized by a significant agricultural potential and a vantage ground that can sustain a viable economic development. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of local economic sectors fundaments the conclusions of this analytical approach and reveals the ability of the rural economy to assume functions catalyst of sustainable development of the entire community.