FACETS OF POVERTY IN ROMANIA

Poverty is one of the most important problems of the world, Romania being one of the EU member states that still confronts with a high level of it, many people having an inacceptable standard of living. In this respect, this article aims to capture the different facets of this complex and actual phenomenon, providing a perspective of what it is, how is measured and what represents poverty in Romania. There is a division of the development regions in terms of poverty indicators but also in perceptions that highlights some inequalities regarding opportunities and resources. In fact, inequality is the quintessence of poverty. Regions and countries with high levels of inequality have also high levels of poverty and people at risk of poverty are facing multiple disadvantages like unemployment, low income, poor housing, inadequate health, low access to education, economic, social and cultural activities.