THE ROLE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY USING STATA
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2025-vol3-iss9-pp92-97Abstract
This study analyzes the impact of small business entities’ activities on regional economic indicators using statistical and econometric methods. The Stata software was employed for empirical calculations, providing an opportunity to assess the influence of small business on regional economic growth. The results of this approach have practical significance for improving mechanisms to support small businesses in the regional economy.
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small business regional economy Stata software empirical research statistical analysis econometric modelReferences
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