No.2 / 2025

This paper explores the fundamental aspects of technology and innovation in entrepreneurship, highlighting their essential role in business development and success. The study begins with a synthesis of relevant literature, providing a solid theoretical framework on the interdependence between technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It analyses how technology and innovation support entrepreneurs by enhancing competitiveness, adaptability, and sustainable value creation. The chapter on technological entrepreneurship emphasises the characteristics and strategies of entrepreneurs leveraging emerging technologies to develop innovative products and services. Innovation is discussed as a key factor for entrepreneurial success, highlighting the benefits of effective innovation strategies as well as potential risks or drawbacks. Different types of innovation are analysed in terms of their impact on decision-making processes and organisational performance. Finally, the paper examines the further expansion of technological entrepreneurship and innovation, focusing on emerging trends and the role of innovative strategies in helping companies adapt to rapid changes in economic and technological environments.

The rise in global inflation during the post-pandemic period has led to a significant shift in monetary policy orientation, marked by a rapid transition from accommodative measures to restrictive policies. This article analyzes the effectiveness of these policies in reducing inflation, using a qualitative and comparative approach based on secondary data. The analysis focuses on the major developed economies and the strategies adopted by the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England. The results highlight a significant correlation between the tightening of monetary conditions and the reduction of inflation during the 2022–2024 period, but also underscore the limitations of these policies in the face of supply shocks. The study shows that the effectiveness of restrictive monetary policies depends on the nature of inflation and the structural characteristics of the economies. The findings suggest that monetary policy remains an essential tool, but is insufficient in the absence of complementary policies.

Schools today face practical dilemmas: how to integrate technology in an inclusive way, how to prepare teachers to overcome digital divides, and how to ensure that innovations serve all students, rather than a privileged minority. Using bibliometric research, an analysis of the scientific research that debates this topic is carried out. The results of this research are not only academic, but also action-oriented, providing guidance and proposals for educational institutions, decision-makers and practitioners. By correlating bibliometric evidence with thematic comparisons, the study identifies concrete areas where digital interventions can reduce inequalities in classrooms, curricula, and teacher professional development.

This article analyzes the nudge theory as a tool of behavioral economics applied in public economic policies. Going beyond the traditional assumption of perfectly rational agents, the study highlights how behavioral economics perspectives contribute to a more realistic understanding of individual decision-making in public policy contexts. The analysis focuses on the theoretical foundations of nudging, the main behavioral mechanisms used in public interventions, and documented applications in areas such as tax compliance, energy consumption, saving, and public service provision. The paper uses a qualitative approach, based on an analysis of the literature and institutional reports, assessing both the potential benefits and limitations of using nudging in public economic policies. We paid particular attention to the ethical implications regarding individual autonomy, the transparency of interventions, and democratic legitimacy, as well as the context-dependent nature of behavioral interventions. We also discuss the relevance of nudging within the European Union and explore the possibilities for its application in Romania, emphasizing the importance of institutional capacity and the level of public trust. Our results suggest that nudging can contribute to increasing the effectiveness of public economic policies when used as a complementary tool to traditional policies. However, it should not be considered a substitute for structural reforms and requires careful implementation, characterized by clear objectives, transparency, and continuous evaluation.

This paper examines the current state of the Romanian education system, focusing on the discrepancy between reform promises and systemic struggles. Using a combination of literature review and qualitative interviews with teachers, on management positions or not, the study highlights persistent challenges such as underfunding, teacher shortages, outdated curricula, rural-urban inequalities, and administrative burdens. The findings indicate that while reforms are frequently announced, their implementation is inconsistent and often disconnected from classroom realities. The paper concludes with recommendations aimed at bridging the gap between policy intentions and educational practice, with an emphasis on sustainable funding, teacher development, digital inclusion, and targeted support for vulnerable students.