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  Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in the Context of Agricultural Statistics

  The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) is a partial representative survey for evaluating the income and economic activities of agricultural holdings in the European Union. The survey covers only holdings that are considered market-oriented or commercial and they form the field of observation. In this paper we present the methodological framework ... The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) is a partial representative survey for evaluating the income and economic activities of agricultural holdings in the European Union. The survey covers only holdings that are considered market-oriented or commercial and they form the field of observation. In this paper we present the methodological framework of the FADN survey with the emphasis on the basic definitions and main indicators describing the activities of the agricultural holdings. Further we clarify the criteria used for the stratification of the holdings, the sampling methods and the contents of the Farm Return questionnaire. More attention is focused on the specific application of the FADN in Bulgaria with statistical analysis of the main economic results of the agricultural holdings for the period 2004 – 2009.

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  Investment Portfolios of Insurance Companies: Essence, Structure, Problems

  The article reviews the nature and changes in the investment portfolios of insurance companies in crisis. Investment of equity and reserves is an essential part of the overall activities of insurance companies. Insurance companies' asset management includes investments in securities that generate investment and operating cash flows in the ... The article reviews the nature and changes in the investment portfolios of insurance companies in crisis. Investment of equity and reserves is an essential part of the overall activities of insurance companies. Insurance companies' asset management includes investments in securities that generate investment and operating cash flows in the financial markets. Under the conditions of a global financial crisis efficient investment portfolios must be built on optimal diversification of the various types of investment in order to reduce the investment risk.

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  Consumer Evaluation of Competitiveness of Importers of New Cars in Bulgaria

  The competitiveness of the commercial business is a topical and important problem of modern society and economy. The ability of business organizations to seek and use best sources of competitive advantage, from external and internal environment determines their survival in a dynamic market environment. Due to lack of time and resources most ... The competitiveness of the commercial business is a topical and important problem of modern society and economy. The ability of business organizations to seek and use best sources of competitive advantage, from external and internal environment determines their survival in a dynamic market environment. Due to lack of time and resources most companies do not conduct systematic market research and often make management decisions based on incomplete information, best practice or intuition. Meanwhile, the company's products are intended for the consumers and their perceptions are often subjective and irrational, that requires their study. The main aim of this article is to identify the sources of competitive advantages, which are based on consumer evaluation of competitive position of the enterprise.