The Deputy Governor of the central bank said that the cost of the economic crisis was mainly paid by employees. This situation was favoured by the labour code, which was completely against the interests of employees in that period. In theory, 60-65% of the net national income should be distributed to those who work and 30-35% to those who own the capital. In developed countries, the capital owners get 40% and employees receive 60%. In Romania, the situation is reversed. In 2014, over 60% of the net national income went to those who owned the capital and below 40% got to those who worked, the official said.
English: http://www.romania-insider.com/romanian-central-bank-official-employees-paid …
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