Reka Plugor

Near‐Sourcing UK Apparel: Value Chain Restructuring, Productivity and the Informal Economy

Fast fashions emphasis on quick response production and supply chain management is at the basis of renewed growth in UK apparel manufacturing. This article shows how increasing pressure from lead firms has resulted in manufacturers maintaining profit levels, mainly, through informal subcontracting and informal employment, as opposed to increasing productivity.

Patterns of Leisure-Time Activities in the Context of a Youth Festival in Romania

This analysis presents the leisure-time preferences of youngsters in Romania (Transylvanian region) based on time series survey data collected at a regional youth festival. The main aim was to map out the leisure-time preferences and consumption patterns of Romanian youth and analyze if these differ based on socio-demographic factors (social status, gender, cohort, and so on.).