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Assessment of sustainability of agricultural farms of Natural Persons in Bulgaria

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A holistic framework is applied on and assessment is made of sustainability of farms of Natural (Physical) Persons in Bulgaria. A framework of study is presented and overall characteristics of surveyed farms are outlined. Assessment is made on integral, governance, economic, social, and environmental sustainability of farms as a whole, and of different size, production specialization, and ecological and geographical location. Factors for improving sustainability of farms are identified, and directions for further research and amelioration of assessment practices in the sector are suggested.

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  • Hrabrin Bachev, 2017. "Assessment of sustainability of agricultural farms of Natural Persons in Bulgaria," Economic Thought journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 5, pages 34-61,62-86.
    • Handle: RePEc:bas:econth:y:2017:i:5:p:34-61,62-86
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    JEL classification:

    • Q12 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Micro Analysis of Farm Firms, Farm Households, and Farm Input Markets
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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