Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences | 2026
Authors: Pașnicu D.
DOI: 10.24193/tras.77E.6
Journal: Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences
Year: 2026
Publisher: Babes-Bolyai University
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Cited by: 0
Cost-benefit analysis is an essential tool for evaluating public policies, providing decision-makers with a solid foundation for implementing efficient solutions. The purpose of this article is to assess the effectiveness of vocational training programs as an active labor market measure, using a cost-benefit analysis methodology developed by the author. The methodology was developed and applied within the ReCONECT project – Adapting to Change: Integrated Mechanism for Anticipation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of the Labor Market and Education (2021-2022), using data from the General Registry of Employees (REVISAL) and the National Employment Agency (NEA). The analysis includes monitoring participants’ trajectories, evaluating employment rates at the end of the training programs and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months post-completion, as well as identifying and monetizing direct costs and benefits. Additionally, the study analyzes regional disparities in program efficiency. Findings indicate that, on average, the measure becomes economically efficient six months after course completion. The significant differences across development regions highlight the importance of tailoring programs to local contexts and ensuring the efficient use of public resources in employment policy. © 2026, Babes-Bolyai University. All rights reserved.
active measures; cost-benefit analysis; employment; public policies; vocational training