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Оценка на устойчивостта на земеделските стопанства на физически лица в България
Assessment of sustainability of agricultural farms of Natural Persons in Bulgaria

Author(s): Hrabrin Bachev
Subject(s): Economy, Agriculture
Published by: Институт за икономически изследвания при Българска академия на науките
Keywords: sustainability of farms; governance; economic aspects; social aspects; environmental aspects

Summary/Abstract: A holistic framework is applied on and assessment is made of sustainability of farms of Natural (Physical) Persons in Bulgaria. A framework of study is presented and overall characteristics of surveyed farms are outlined. Assessment is made on integral, governance, economic, social, and environmental sustainability of farms as a whole, and of different size, production specialization, and ecological and geographical location. Factors for improving sustainability of farms are identified, and directions for further research and amelioration of assessment practices in the sector are suggested.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 34-61
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Bulgarian