The Bulgarian version of this paper can be found at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2290692 The main goal of the analysis is to study the current state of the SME sector, the potential to develop the activities of the enterprises, as well as to estimate the effects of the SME competitiveness factors...

Here we present the theoretical framework of the so called Mincerian equations used for modeling returns to education. Then, we construct a conceptual framework which allows us to answer the question “What happens to doctoral degrees on the labour market?”. We analyse data for about 45 000...

The English version of this paper can be found at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2290712 Основната цел на анализа е да изследва актуалното състояние на сектора на МСП, потенциала за развитие на дейността...

The English version of this paper can be found at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2043685 Анализът за 2012-2013 г. е изготвен за целите и нуждите на Изпълнителната агенция за насърчаване на малките и средните...

The Bulgarian version of this paper can be found at http://ssrn.com/abstract=2290685 SMEs Analysis for the period 2012-2013 has been elaborated for the purposes and needs of the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA), which is responsible for the implementation of...

Main objective of the analysis is to examine the present situation of the SME sector, the potential of development of the enterprises, and to describe the key effects from the state policies.Situation of the SME sector is investigated for the period of 2005-2011. Main statistical data covers the...

What is the level of accumulated human capital in an economy in transition? Does education determine labour income in transition economies? In this study we try to answer these questions using data on 148,942 employees in 13 economic activities in Bulgaria. In the first place, we refer to the...