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Електронният маркетплейс като ключов бизнес модел в търговията
The Electronic Market Place as a Key Business Model in Trade

Author(s): Violeta Galabova
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: e-marketplace; business model; platform; trade

Summary/Abstract: Digitalisation has transformed trade over the last two decades. New business models have been developed through interdependence and synergy in the activities of many participants. Such a business model is the electronic marketplace, which connects consumers with suppliers in a united ecosystem. The purpose of this article is to derive the characteristics of the e-marketplace and the advantages of this business model that stimulate its development. To achieve this goal, a content analysis of academic publications was applied, statistical data were used, terminological clarifications were made. The study is limited to marketplace platforms trading in goods and services, excluding social media platforms, operating systems and payment systems.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 265-278
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Bulgarian