The triad of economic development in Belarus's regions: economic growth, innovation, small and medium business

Authors

  • N.P. Chetyrboсk Brest Regional Institute for Educational Development, Brest, Republic of Belarus

Keywords:

economic growth, small and medium–sized businesses, innovative development, gross regional product, region

Abstract

The article studies the impact of innovative development, as well as small and medium–sized businesses, on economic growth. The scientific novelty of the article lies in its methodologically sound approach to the study, based on a combination of quantitative approaches (regression analysis, calculation of integral indicators) and a qualitative analysis of regional specifics. Practical recommendations for maintaining sustainable economic growth in the regions, based on the obtained results, are offered.

Author Biography

N.P. Chetyrboсk, Brest Regional Institute for Educational Development, Brest, Republic of Belarus

PhD in Econ. Sc., Associate Professor,

First Vice–Rector

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2026-03-10

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Четырбок, Н. (2026). The triad of economic development in Belarus’s regions: economic growth, innovation, small and medium business. Economy and Banks, (2), 81-90. Retrieved from https://ojs.polessu.by/EB/article/view/2118

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No. 2 (2025)

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Issues of regional economy

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