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Abstract
This paper aims to clarify the direction of change in rural employment on short- and medium term in Romania, while CAP
regulations are being introduced and the global economic crisis emerges. First we put into evidence the decrease of the role of agriculture as
buffer for unemployment and the poor contribution of non-agricultural activities to provide employment for rural residents. Then we analyse
the main characteristics of the rural labour force. Finally we synthesize the opinions expressed by 33 consultants (working at the Offices for
Agricultural Consultancy from different counties in Transylvania) about the estimated short term evolution of rural employment and the
impact of CAP on Romanian rural areas.