A Country–Sector Framework for SME Economic Contribution: Evidence from Central and Eastern Europe
By: Raya KANAZIREVA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0194 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 2542 - 2554
Published on: Jul 21, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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