Articles

• Georgi Shopov — Economic Research Institute аt BAS

  Yordan Dimitrov — Balkan Institute for Social Policy

  SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND POLICIES ON THEIR INTEGRATION IN THE LABOUR MARKET

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  The socio-economic status of people with permanent disabilities in Bulgaria and the policies for their labour integration as part of social inclusion were studied. Based on comparisons of data from two representative empirical sociological surveys, an evaluation was made of the changes in the socio-economic profile of this group of persons that occurred in the period 2009-2020 (demographic variables such as age, gender and place of residence; education; health status; living standard; living environment; labour status). Assessments of persons with permanent disability about the key policies for their integration in the labour market were analysed, while also using expert opinions for the explanation of the surveys’ results.

• Stoyan Totev — Economic Research Institute аt BAS

  Milkana Mochurova — Economic Research Institute аt BAS

  Maria Kotseva-Tikova — Economic Research Institute at BAS

  Inclusive regional development – social, economic and environmental dimensions

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  The article examines important aspects of spatial differences in three leading areas - social, economic and environmental. The main aim is to present the results of the development and approbation of an author’s methodology for assessing the existence of “inclusive regional development” – a development that does not lead to critical regional differences. The methodology is applied to assess the inclusive economic development in EU countries. Its application at a district level for Bulgaria allows to determine those of them that are the most problematic and do not meet the requirements for inclusive development in terms of economic, social and environmental dimensions. Lastly, the results of the research and analysis are summarized.

• Nadezhda Dimova — New Bulgarian University

  Opportunities for sustainability in online stores

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  Consumption and consumer behavior have changed extremely rapidly over the last few years. In the conditions of COVID-19, this process is even more dynamic, which presents a serious challenge for all managers and especially for marketing managers. There is also a very specific feature in terms of achieving sustainability in online stores. There are many factors that influence this particular relationship, but it remains important for both consumers and companies. In view of this, the study presents and analyzes the real opportunities and ways to achieve sustainability in online shopping.

• Alessandro Morselli — University of Rome Sapienza

  INDIVIDUAL DECISIONS AND COLLECTIVE CHOICES IN THE HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT

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  This paper highlights the difficulties encountered in building individual decisions. In addition, possible incompatibilities can be found between individual choices and collective choices. Therefore, focus will be placed on how to transfer an analysis of rational individual choice in the context of collective choices. Voting is usually the most used expression of individual wills to arrive at the formulation of a collective decision. The model used highlights the paradox of electoral participation and hence the benefit of ‘no vote’. Along the path, the difficulties encountered when one tries to transform individual preferences into collective choices through certain procedures will be examined. Therefore, other pathways should be identified in order to describe a number of decision-making procedures in the most appropriate possible way.

• Simeon Simeonov — University of Economics – Varna

  Leadership in the context of international human resource management

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  The nature and practical dimensions of leadership in the context of international human resource management are clarified. The emphasis is placed on basic leadership theories, leadership styles and the role of the global leader as a prerequisite for success in international business. The main leadership style of management as a manifestation of the cultural factor in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, Germany, Japan, South Korea and South Africa is considered. The practical dimensions of leadership are illustrated through a comparative analysis between the international car companies „Toyota“ and „Audi“. The essence and importance of successful leadership in non-governmental organizations as a factor for their survival is specified.