This paper tests for the existence of a non-linear pattern in the process of real economic convergence. It uses a sample of 88 countries for the period 1980-1999.

The Human Resources field, through education and lifelong learning, represent the impetus of development in the knowledge-based society. The paper presents various measures related to possible European Social Fund investments in Romania between 2007 and 2013.

The explicit and tacit (implicit) knowledge are defined by antithesis to obtain a clear delimitation between two concepts. It is emphasized the role of these knowledge in the communication between individuals and between firms (organizations, societies etc.). The human performance is appreciated...