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Comparative Advantages in Attracting Investments - Contemporary View

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  • Evgenia Tonkova

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

  • Sevdalina Hristova

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

  • Dancho Petrov

    (University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria)

Abstract

Knowledge of the comparative advantages of territorial units and their proper use to attract investments is important for the development of all countries. The specific comparative advantages that underpin investment attraction policies need to be clearly articulated and communicated. Integrated policies at the territorial unit level can be used as a tool in the effort to overcome the territorial and sectoral imbalance of investment activity and socio-economic development. The focus of the study is on the comparative advantages in attracting investments and their recognition by municipal administrations in Bulgaria. Specific recommendations are proposed to improve the balance of investments and the mechanisms for their management.

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  • Evgenia Tonkova & Sevdalina Hristova & Dancho Petrov, 2020. "Comparative Advantages in Attracting Investments - Contemporary View," Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, Union of Scientists - Varna, Economic Sciences Section, vol. 9(3), pages 12-18, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vra:journl:v:9:y:2020:i:3:p:12-18
    DOI: 10.36997/IJUSV-ESS/2020.9.3.12
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    Keywords

    comparative advantages; investments; imbalance;
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    JEL classification:

    • E22 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Investment; Capital; Intangible Capital; Capacity
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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