INDICATORS FOR EVALUATING ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN RURAL AREAS

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to present a methodology for research and analysis of regional entrepreneurial activity in rural (non-urban) regions of the country. The research applies indicators such as the degree of entrepreneurial activity, depth and breadth of entrepreneurial activity in the rural area, etc. Conclusions have been made about the influence of population density, the share of the working-age population in the region, unemployment and other processes on the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas of Bulgaria. The main directions in which the methodology can be used are indicated, and you have the opportunity to support the strategic development of rural areas.

Keywords

• employment
• population density
• entrepreneurship activity
• tea index
• regional entrepreneurship
• breadth and depth entrepreneurship