Developing a growth pole: theory and reality

Abstract

In this article there will be presented the concept of growth pole and analysed also the necessity of creating such growth pole at regional level. There will be presented different opinions related to this concept and also examples of growth poles that are functioning and which can be considered as reference point for developing growth poles in Romanian regions. In the second part of the article we will present the benefits of creating a growth pole in the Center Region that will include two cities, respectively Alba Iulia and Sebeş. Keywords: