COMPREHENSIVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

The article provides a comprehensive socio-economic assessment of the state of small and medium-sized businesses in the Republic of Belarus. A study was conducted of statistical indicators characterizing the socio-economic state of small and medium-sized businesses in the national economy, including the number of small and medium-sized businesses, contribution to GDP, revenue from sales of products, etc. As a result of the study, it was determined that his condition was stable over a long period of time. At the same time, however, the role of small and medium-sized businesses in the Republic of Belarus is limited and cannot be a driver of innovative economic growth of the national economy.

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