CLUSTERS AS CATALYSTS OF THE ECONOMY COMPETITIVENESS

Claudia ISAC University of Petroșani, Romania

Abstract

In the introductory part of this paper we have presented the development clusters and cluster-related concepts in interdependence with technological developments and innovation worldwide. Most of the research is related to the use of the comparison method to identify the main types of clusters developed mainly in Romania and the use of synthesis method in order to identify the criteria for assessing the clusters, particularly innovative clusters. In the end, we have highlighted the importance of clusters in the economic development and in increasing the competitiveness of the national economy. Keywords: clusters, innovation, economic development, regional clusters, economy.