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  MODERN FORMS OF JOINT VENTURES

  The aim of the study is to define the basic theoretical and empirical aspects of the modern forms of joint ventures in Bulgaria. The authors have set several tasks: to study the status of the current legislation regarding these forms; to identify the main obstacles to their wider occurrence; and to offer ideas for their further development and ... The aim of the study is to define the basic theoretical and empirical aspects of the modern forms of joint ventures in Bulgaria. The authors have set several tasks: to study the status of the current legislation regarding these forms; to identify the main obstacles to their wider occurrence; and to offer ideas for their further development and effective implementation. The research thesis that is defended is that Bulgarian entrepreneurs are competitive with global companies and can establish their brands and know-how, and the advent of global franchise chains, the building of modern clusters and joint ventures in Bulgaria would help to promote the advantages of these business models. Based on the study the following key results are achieved: the conceptual formulations of the modern forms of joint ventures are theoretically summarized, the major modern forms for joint ventures in Bulgaria and the regulatory framework for their operation are highlighted and recommendations are made regarding the opportunities for wider application of the modern forms of joint ventures.

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  THE HYPOTHESIS ABOUT ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN BANKING UNION – OPPORTUNITIES AND DANGERS FOR BULGARIA

  The idea of creating a European Banking Union occurs in times of crisis after identifying some gaps in the activities of the existing establishments and institutions and their inability to ensure the smooth functioning of the banking sector in the European Union and in the Eurozone in particular. Over the last three years (2012 – 2015), a number ... The idea of creating a European Banking Union occurs in times of crisis after identifying some gaps in the activities of the existing establishments and institutions and their inability to ensure the smooth functioning of the banking sector in the European Union and in the Eurozone in particular. Over the last three years (2012 – 2015), a number of measures for the institutionalization of the European Banking Union have been taken. These measures have led to contradictory views and have raised a number of questions regarding opportunities and dangers of its application. The subject is topical so the study tries to clarify the need for the existence of the European Banking Union and revises the mechanism of functioning of the European Banking Union through its three pillars. In this context, controversial issues in terms of the practical applicability of the ideas underlying the European Banking Union are outlined, potential positive and negative results in case Bulgaria decides to join the Union are also clarified, and a recommendation on the issue is formulated. The thesis that is defended in the study is as follows: ‘centralization of the regulatory framework of bank supervision, crisis and post-crisis management through the European Banking Union is an objective necessity in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the EU banking sector.’ As a result of its defense, the identified gaps in the national legislation after the global economic crisis and taking into account the loss of institutional trust, including in the banking sector, undertaking timely steps for Bulgaria’s accession to the European Banking Union is regarded as a positive aspect to the banking sector and the national economy.

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  IMPROVING THE TRAINING IN STATISTICS BY USING MODERN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

  The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) and introducing them into all spheres of life is a prerequisite for increasing the use of information technologies to enrich the course content and introduce innovative educational technologies and methods in the training process. The aim of the study is the improvement of ... The development of information and communication technologies (ICT) and introducing them into all spheres of life is a prerequisite for increasing the use of information technologies to enrich the course content and introduce innovative educational technologies and methods in the training process. The aim of the study is the improvement of training in statistics by improving computer and information provisions for students, using modern statistical software, and having access to the existing statistical information systems and databases. All these will result in improving the quality of theoretical knowledge and ongoing practical and applied research of students in ‘Statistics and Econometrics’. The characteristics of statistical information systems of the National Statistical Institute and other statistical institutions in Bulgaria are clarified. The trends in the development of statistical and econometric software are examined. Basic statistical and econometric software products, applied in the training process of students in ‘Statistics and Econometrics’ are presented. The research thesis relies on the belief that in today’s globalizing and dynamic society the use of the potential of ICT in training students in ‘Statistics and Econometrics’ is essential for improving the quality of education and achieving high standards of training, which are important conditions for their successful career