STUDY OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BULGARIA. THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of the business environment for the development of youth entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. The aim is to theoretically clarify the problems related to the business environment, and also to assess its condition in Bulgaria and its impact on the youth entrepreneurship. The evaluation of the business environment is based on an expert assessment which is made on a global monitoring of the entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and on the results of authors’ own survey conducted on the development of youth entrepreneurship. The business environment is defined. The theoretical aspects of the business environment and some factors for the development of youth entrepreneurship are examined. The expert assessments of the business environment in Bulgaria are analyzed according to Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Bulgaria. Based on a survey, an evaluation is made of young people about the business environment for the development of youth entrepreneurship in Bulgaria, on their attitudes towards realizing entrepreneurial ideas and starting their own business.