SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

                        Florin Franţ, Teaching Assistant PhD Student
                            “Eftimie Murgu” University of Reşiţa
                                  florin_frant@yahoo.com

                           Mirela Minică, Associate Professor PhD
                            “Eftimie Murgu” University of Reşiţa
                                 minica_mirela@yahoo.com


ABSTRACT: This study (National Strategy) is built on the premise that accelerated
development in the medium and long run in its three essential components (economic, social
and environmental) is not just one of the possible options, but an essential precondition for
gradually closing the gap which still separates Romania, in terms of quality of life, from the
EU average level within the shortest possible time and for ensuring real cohesion both
nationally and in the broader EU framework.
       The economic developments in Romania over the past 7 years (2001-2007), with an
annual growth rate of the gross domestic product of more than 6% compared to the EU
average of under 2%, demonstrate that it is possible to attain this objective.

Key words: sustainable,development, economic

JEL Codes: O11, O18, O21, O41.