The labor market policy in the Republic of Bulgaria in the transition period and nowadays has in different extents reflected the needs of the economy. Initially developing along with the labor market, its character is mainly preventive. Later, it includes more active programs and activities...

The labor market policy in the Republic of Bulgaria in the transition period and nowadays has in different extents reflected the needs of the economy. Initially developing along with the labor market, its character is mainly preventive. Later, it includes more active programs and activities...

The paper presents the state of social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and Europe as a part of social economy development. Social enterprises are discussed as a sustainable business model with a clear social impact, a clearly defined target group, and a specific business purpose. The analyses...

The discussions on social and economic benefits of social enterprises in the context of Europe 2020 is the key point in a number of strategic and program documents. The paper presents social enterprises as a successful business model but also outlines the main challenges to their development....

The adequacy and timeliness of an implemented policy are crucial for the effective support of changes in the parameters of the labour market and economic development. Considering the time delay of the effects and changes. its duration should not be overlooked in order to develop preventive...

The paper discusses the development of social policies in the transition period presenting the specific case of the Republic of Bulgaria. Employment policies and measures are examined in connection to the national governmental policies and in conditions of some major changes in economic and...

The paper discusses flows of labor force and types of labor markets in transition economy through the example of the Republic of Bulgaria. The specificities of national system are underlined considering the link and the importance of labor market development to overall economic and social...

The paper deals with the problems of social policy development on modern labor market presenting the example of the transition period in the Republic of Bulgaria. Social policy is characterized in its different aspects, as well as different approaches on employment and unemployment regarding...

The transition to a market economy is linked to a number of priorities in national social policies and labor market development. The paper discusses theoretical and practical basis of social programming considering unemployment issues and active policies on labor market through the example of...

The paper examines theoretical basis of labor market and social policy in connection to their development in conditions of the transition period in Bulgaria as a model containing common and specific features. The main characteristics and concepts of the labor market are discussed reflecting...