Thus, year 2012 is similar to 2011 in terms of the perception of the crisis phenomenon, but citizens say they are more affected by its effects, according to the survey about the Romanian people’s perception upon financial crisis between 2009 and 2012.
The most significant effects of the crisis in Romania are the job cuts, for 97% of the respondents, salary decrease, for 95%, personal expenses’ cut, for 95%, and family uncertainty, for 96%.
According to the survey, 79% of the Romanians living in urban areas said the country is impacted by recession.
The majority or 55% of the respondents said the crisis entailed a better acknowledgement of its significance and consequence. Hence, 48% of the respondents are confused about the economic status.
The perception of crisis has changed from 2009 to 2011 when Romanians accepted recession has affected the country as well as their personal lives, becoming proactive and looking solutions to overcome difficulties.
The survey was performed by 360insights based on data gathered in March, by telephone interviewing 800 persons aged between 16 and 64.