Opportunities for Application of the bioeconomy in rural areas - principles and practice

Bioeconomy is an innovative approach in the economy of the region, aimed at integrating the available natural and labour resources, production facilities, the achievements of science in the field of innovation technologies. These are related to the production of material goods, the conversion of production and energy in the direction of fuller utilization of organic and mineral sources as a raw material resource for achieving sustainable development in the field of production and consumption, stable economic development and growth living standards of the population while protecting the environment and resources. The aim of the report is to analyze the possibilities for applying the bio economy in rural areas through research and innovation, stimulating private investment, developing new value chains and engaging stakeholders. The role of the CAP in supporting and financing activities of the bio and circular economy models is argued

Business localization problems in rural areas

The article examines two of the most widely used methods of region assessment. It is based on the understanding that the choice of the entrepreneur for the location of the business should not be based on intuitive but objective prerequisites. They derive from the right mix between natural and socio-economic characteristics of the region and the specifics of the emerging business. The classification method for the types of evolution of the regions assumes the use of several indicators: production, employment and productivity of the region. Despite its clarity, its application is related to some difficulties and disadvantages which are shown in the article. The Shift and Share Analysis method is reviewed in greater detail, which application and results are demonstrated by an examination over Dobrich area

Subsidizing Bulgarian agriculture in the context of the EU CAP - Trends and economic effects

The aim of the article is to assess the level, dynamics and tendencies of subsidizing Bulgarian agriculture and to take into account its impact on the development of agricultural holdings. Given the different forms of subsidization, the article focuses on support for agriculture resulting from the implementation of the EU CAP's mechanisms and measures. A comparative analysis of the level of support in the different countries is made using the OECD benchmarks "support level" and "subsidy structure". The state of support in Bulgarian agriculture for the period 2009-2016, the degree of absorption of the funds and the economic effects for the farms are considered

Bioeconomy as an innovative approach to rural development in the context of Common Agricultural Policy in EU

Bioeconomy is an innovative approach in the economy of the region, aimed at integrating the available natural and labour resources, production facilities, the achievements of science in the field of innovation technologies. These are related to the production of material goods, the conversion of production and energy in the direction of fuller utilization of organic and mineral sources as a raw material resource for achieving sustainable development in the field of production and consumption, stable economic development and growth living standards of the population while protecting the environment and resources. The aim of the report is to analyze the possibilities for applying the bioeconomy in rural areas through research and innovation, stimulating private investment, developing new value chains and engaging stakeholders. The role of the CAP in supporting and financing activities of the bio and circular economy models is argued

Contemporary Problems of the Economic Science and Economic Practice in Bulgaria (round table)

Information about a workshop (round table), held on 19 May 2001 at the University of Economy - Varna. All statements are included.