The Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants on Small and Medium Enterprises in Chon Buri Province

Authors

  • Peyapa Sabkird Faculty of Economics at Sriracha, Kasetsart University
  • Pat Pattanarangsun Faculty of Economics at Sriracha, Kasetsart University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/rcmrj.2020.239907

Keywords:

Small and medium enterprise, Macroeconomic determinants, Three–stage least squares

Abstract

     This study aimed to determine the impacts of macroeconomic determinants on small and medium enterprises in Chon Buri province. The study applied an econometric model using time series data collected from 1st quarter 2008 to 3rd quarter 2019, totally 47 quarters, which were analyzed by three-stage least squares (3SLS) method.
     According to the estimated regression model, it was found that factors affecting medium enterprise in Chon Buri province at a statistical significance level of .10 were minimum retail rate, policy rate, economic index, consumer confidence index, and public policy for small and medium enterprise. In addition, factors affecting small enterprise in Chon Buri province at a statistical significance level of .10 were private investment Index, policy rate, economic index, consumer confidence index, and public policy for small and medium enterprise. Policy makers can use the results of this study to evaluate the impact of macroeconomic determinants on small and medium enterprises in Chon Buri province and apply for forecasting. It can also be extended for use as a guideline for planning and control to obtain the optimal level of small and medium enterprises which will help the economy at the community level to be developed to the national level.

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Published

2020-08-21

How to Cite

Sabkird, P. ., & Pattanarangsun , P. (2020). The Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants on Small and Medium Enterprises in Chon Buri Province. Community and Social Development Journal, 21(2), 184–196. https://doi.org/10.14456/rcmrj.2020.239907

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บทความวิจัย (RESEARCH ARTICLE)