INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the institutional mechanisms for developing small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) within the digital economy. The relevance of the research is explained by the acceleration of digitalization processes in the global economy and the fundamental change in business forms. The study examines the regulatory framework, financial infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, and state support policies affecting the activities of SMEs. During the research process, an analysis was conducted based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. The results obtained showed that the introduction of digital technologies increases the efficiency of SMEs, but there are institutional problems. Additionally, the article provides analysis based on statistical tables and diagrams, and develops methodological recommendations for effective development.