The economical, social and environmental analysis of rural areas in Vaslui county

Abstract

The paper presents the main aspects that characterize the economic potential of the countryside in Vaslui County. Vaslui County is part of the North- East Development Region - Romania and covers an area of 5318 km2 (approximately 2.2% in the country), occupying the 27 place in country after Bistrita - Nasaud county. In the county there are 3 municipalities (Vaslui, Barlad, Huşi), 2 cities (Negreşti, Murgeni), 81 communes and 460 villages. To characterize the economic potential, the authors examined the reality of economic resources (capital and labor) through the statistical indicators to identify the meaning of the relation “resources - factors - economical effects”. The analysis shows that in the rural area of Vaslui County are major sectorial issues whose resolution requires investment projects designed to improve the economical situation.