Contributia intreprinderilor mici si mijlocii din Republica Moldova pe clase de marime la realizarea principalilor indicatori economici si financiari in perioada 2015-2020

Abstract

In the context of the negative effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on the economy, SMEs are one of the main vectors of economic recovery. The analysis of the main economic and financial indicators is important because it helps to make estimates for the next period and to implement effective policies both for the development of the sector in general, but also to support SMEs to adapt and go through the created economic crisis. This article presents the analysis of the main economic and financial indicators of SMEs by size classes, including innovative SMEs. The analysis was performed based on data from the National Bureau of Statistics and includes the period 2015-2020. As a result of the analysis, it was found, that in 2020 the economic and financial indicators of SMEs, as expected in the crisis situation, decreased significantly and only SMEs, which have carried out innovation activities have tried to stays afloat, recording a higher turnover than in the previous period 2017-2018.