Economica

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Authors: Angela BELOBROV, Dumitru GIRDEA

The purpose of the article is to examine the issue of granting state aid in the form of tax incentives and how the process of granting these support measures can be improved by respecting the rational and efficient use of state resources. Given that the national public budget is made up significantly from the financial resources collected through taxes and duties, any state aid in the form of a tax break is to be granted in an estimated, controlled, monitored and evaluated manner. Improving the process of granting state aid must be carried out as a result of some economic analysis, being justified in order to overcome a market failure proportionally to the problem and offsetting from enterprises aimed at achieving the performance indicators.

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Authors: Alina CARADJA

The purpose of the present investigation is to analyse the evolution of demographic phenomenon in the Republic of Moldova and to determine their role on the human potential of agriculture as a basic branch in rural area. As a result of the investigation there were identified a series of labour market issues in rural area with a major impact on the agricultural sector. An analysis of the human potential of agriculture was made, being found the downward trend of the target indicators. In conclusion, it was mentioned the necessity to pay a special attention to demographic issues and to implement new approaches and mechanisms aimed to increase the quantity and quality of the human potential of the rural environment and, implicitly, the human factor of agricultural production.

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Authors: Aliona DRON

Under the conditions of today’s knowledge based economy, the role of human resources within organizations has become imminent, being directly involved in their success and performance. Although the financial aspect is the most important in employee motivation, it is no longer the only way to reward the work done and sustained efforts. Previous models and structures need to be rethought to deal with current economic and social realities. The reward policy should contain the same directions as the organization’s overall strategy, while generating employee performance and efficiency at the company level. Therefore, developing and adopting an effective and appropriate compensation and benefits strategy, correlated with the company’s strategy to attract and make the employees more loyal, should become a priority for local company managers. To be effective, however, it is necessary to take into account fairness, market competitiveness, communication and understanding by the employees, highlighting the possibilities of professional development.

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Authors: Larisa TRIFONOVA

The article analyses the main prerequisites and directions for improving the process of internationalization of higher education in the Republic of Moldova, as one of the driving forces and factors promoting European integration. The results of original research confirm the existence of certain conditions for the effective development of the process of internationallization of higher education services. In order to develop a high-quality mechanism for the internationalization of educational services in the Republic of Moldova, the following solutions are proposed: development of tourism educational potential, establishment of foreign student selection centres in Moldovan universities, creating conditions for distance education and franchising of educational services, etc. Improving higher education in Moldovan universities in the process of internationalization will allow the higher education system to simplify the transition to common European values. The Republic of Moldova has the prerequisites for the conscious and logical development of educational values, the internationalization of the higher education system while preserving national identity and the positive features of higher education in the Republic of Moldova.

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Authors: Ana CIRLAN

Business incubators have the role of stimulating development of small and medium enterprises by offering workspace at promotional prices, access to finance, business support and consulting services. Supported by international development partners, the Republic of Moldova created two main types of business incubators: classic and innovative. The purpose of this article is to analyse the evolution of incubators in the Republic of Moldova and their contribution to the development of the business environment. The article includes: (a) structuring and systematizing statistical information on incubator activity; (b) quantitative analysis of key performance indicators; (c) evolution of the number and types of incubators. The research methodology is based on the quantitative analysis of performance indicators, statistical data, and critical analysis of literature.