COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE TRENDS IN AGRICULTURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ROMANIA.

The study focused on the comparative analysis of income and expenditure trends in agricultural households in Romania. By using a comparative analytical framework, an investigation was conducted into how the evolution of income and expenses influences the economic condition of agricultural households. The primary aim of this research was to recognize fluctuations and patterns in the incomes of agricultural households, while examining how these factors influence farmers' purchasing choices. Through comparative analysis, we gained deeper insights into the expenditure structure in agricultural households across the development regions in Romania. Specialized articles from the main scientific databases were used for documentation. The research was conducted using official statistical data provided by the National Institute of Statistics for the period 2018-2022. The study's results highlighted that understanding the evolution of incomes and expenses in households, with a focus on the agricultural category, can enable the development of appropriate economic and social policies to support the overall well-being and economic development of Romania. Thus, it can be appreciated that the conducted research can provide valuable information in the analysis of sustainable development in the agricultural sector, for the improvement of farmers' quality of life and rural communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]