Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Ivanka STOYCHEVA

In the present study, the comparative analysis of the state and changes in the sectoral economic structure of the "Agricultural" sector for some countries of South-Eastern Europe is of interest. This research aims to bring to the fore the structural differences in the agricultural sector that distinguish the development of the countries of South-Eastern Europe. By analyzing changes in agriculture using key macroeconomic indicators, the study identifies existing differences in this sector between these countries. On this basis, an assessment is given to what extent these changes are identical to the changes in the member states of the European Union. The results of the research show that the large relative number of those employed in the "Agricultural" sector in some South-Eastern European countries can be seen as an indication of existing opportunities for the restructuring of resources and their reallocation to other sectors of the economy. The change in the relative share of the Gross Added Value in the direction of reduction for the "Agricultural" sector is a process that leads to the improvement of the economic situation of a given country and the effect of this should be reflected in the direction of cohesion between these countries.

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