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The impact of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized enterprises in Armenia: Evidence from a labor force survey

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This paper assesses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium-sized enterprises in Armenia. The analysis of representative nationwide survey data reveals that as compared with large-company employees, SME employees are more affected by the crisis, having been laid off or having reduced work hours and pay. Logistic regression results show that being employed by an SME doubles the likelihood of layoff and pay reduction. There is also support for the hypotheses that employees in sectors which allow for remote work, e.g., education and information and communication services, as well as those who have medium to high professional qualifications, have been less affected by the crisis. The findings call for more targeted government assistance to SMEs and low-skilled workers.

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  • Beglaryan, Mane & Shakhmuradyan, Gayane, 2020. "The impact of COVID-19 on small and medium-sized enterprises in Armenia: Evidence from a labor force survey," Small Business International Review, Asociación Española de Contabilidad y Administración de Empresas - AECA, vol. 4(2), pages 298-298, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaz:sbir01:sbir01:v:4:y:2020:i:2:p:e298
    DOI: 10.26784/sbir.v4i2.298
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    Keywords

    COVID-19 pandemic; crisis; SMEs; employment; industry; occupation;
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    JEL classification:

    • J21 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure
    • J63 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Turnover; Vacancies; Layoffs
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • M51 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions

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