Comparative characteristics of program methods and spheres of social and economic development of small and medium sized enterprises in the regions of the Ural Federal District

摘要

The paper presents a comparative analysis of representation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the state programs of each region of the Ural Federal District based on the state programs being implemented in the regions of the Ural Federal District (UFD), subject to federal orientations of state programs. Particular attention is given to program-based support methods and to the spheres of social and economic development of SMEs. It reveals the methods used to support SMEs in most state programs and the spheres of social and economic development of SMEs that are common to most UFD regions. It is concluded that regional structures of SMEs development spheres reflect the specific nature of social and economic development in UFD regions.