Innovation Activities in Entrepreneurial Firms: The Case of Bulgaria

Snezhanka Ovcharova and Hristo Krachunov ()
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Hristo Krachunov: Technical University

A chapter in Entrepreneurship in the Balkans, 2013, pp 37-55 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Innovation policy is a key area for improving the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy and acceleration the growth potential in the post-global crisis. This article shows problems in the management of innovation and the factors influencing the increase in innovative activity enterprises. Research in this paper was carried out on the base of balance sheets of SMEs. The authors analyze the relationship between the value of intangible assets and the innovation potential of micro, small and medium enterprises in Bulgaria. Discussed are the types of business innovation implemented in the last 4 years. Derived are trends by sector and recommendations for improving the innovation climate.

Keywords: Gross Domestic Product; Process Innovation; Innovation Activity; Innovation Policy; Innovative Activity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-36577-5_3

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