ABSTRACT
This chapter is focused on the main characteristics of Romanian economic development in the communist period from the early years until its last decade. The chapter draws on official documents, statistical data and the recollections and memoirs of people who witnessed or were involved in the events. The chapter provides a description of the centralised planning system, labour legislation, the impact of extensive industrialisation and the cadre selection and training processes. Special attention has been paid to social unrest – strikes, protests or attempts to establish independent unions – that had been experienced during the communist regime.
