THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND BUSINESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL TOWNS (A CASE STUDY OF UKRAINE AND THE USA)
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2025-39-03-004Keywords:
small business, community, development, entrepreneurship, comparative analysis.Abstract
The article explores the impact of the private sector and business on the socio-economic development of small towns, focusing on a comparative analysis of Ukraine and the United States. The aim of the study is to substantiate the role of small businessesMetrics
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