Fundamentals
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Romania’s deep-seated commitment to education traces back to the communist era, when educational achievement was linked to both social mobility and national pride. Decades later, that mentality lingers, coloring how the younger generations, currently late-Gen Z and early-Gen Alpha, view academic success. Yet, in a swiftly modernizing Europe, Romania faces a pivotal question: How does…
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Romania, like many post-communist societies, has experienced significant socioeconomic shifts over the past three decades. The transition from a centrally planned economy to a market-driven system created new class divisions and redefined existing social structures. Within this evolving framework, the concept of parastratification – the movement, interaction, and relationship-building across socioeconomic strata – has become…
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Global connectivity has made it easier than ever to work from virtually anywhere, identifying which countries present the best opportunities – especially in emerging economies – can be both exciting and daunting. Traditional measures like GDP or average income only scratch the surface when deciding whether to relocate or launch a venture abroad. This article…