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  MODERN DIMENSIONS OF THE POLICIES AND STRATEGIES “ANTI-POVERTY” IN BULGARIA IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL

  Some fundamental problems underlined in the project are discussed. In so far as the volume allows, the basic theoretical and conceptual foundations of poverty its functions and types are affected. The focus is primarily on labor market flexibility, on economic activity and employment. The regions with the highest poverty in the country are ... Some fundamental problems underlined in the project are discussed. In so far as the volume allows, the basic theoretical and conceptual foundations of poverty its functions and types are affected. The focus is primarily on labor market flexibility, on economic activity and employment. The regions with the highest poverty in the country are justified. The most sought and implemented programs and measures for employment with the regions with the highest unemployment rates are disclosed. The emphasis is placed on their effectiveness. Based on the opinions of specialists dealing with the problems of areas with high level of poverty, some critical remarks about the effectiveness of their use are made. At the same time, policy problems of social assistance for poverty reduction are placed and processed. Programs for guaranteed minimum income and target energy assistance carried out to reduce poverty in the poorest regions are highlighted.

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  BULGARIA`S FOREIGN TRADE IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

  This study has theoretical and practical character. Theoretical aspects include clarification of ideas and concepts of foreign trade as a factor for the development of national economy. It is performed analysis of information assurance of external trade surveys by focusing on principles, systems and accounting classifications. The applied aspect ... This study has theoretical and practical character. Theoretical aspects include clarification of ideas and concepts of foreign trade as a factor for the development of national economy. It is performed analysis of information assurance of external trade surveys by focusing on principles, systems and accounting classifications. The applied aspect of the study include improving the statistical methodology for the study of external trade, identifying the problems in studying its quantitative parameters and analysis of the structure, dynamics and interactions of Bulgarian external trade. For this purpose are approbated different statistical methods – analysis of time series, structural and regression analysis, as well different models to estimate the impact of external trade on some key macroeconomic indicators. In the course of the study are shown the main problems for external trade, international relations, balance of payments and more.

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  IMPACT EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS ON LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  The objective of this study is to assess the impact of structural funds on local economic development. As target communities in the project proposal were defined Belene and Nikopol municipalities. They are selected because of their small size and needs of increasing the administrative capacity. The object of study are the municipality development ... The objective of this study is to assess the impact of structural funds on local economic development. As target communities in the project proposal were defined Belene and Nikopol municipalities. They are selected because of their small size and needs of increasing the administrative capacity. The object of study are the municipality development plans, where priorities and measures for funding from the Structural Funds are defined. The implementation of these plans will contribute to local economic development. The subject of the study is the impact of structural funds measures on the municipality development. During the survey methodology was adapted to assess the impact to the characteristics of small municipalities. There were conducted an evaluation of the impact of Belene Municipality. An analysis of the impact assessment and recommendations to local and central government are made.