STRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DETERMINANTS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION OF UKRAINE
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This article examines the territorial differences in the structural and institutional factors that influence the competitiveness of Ukraine's agricultural sector in the Carpathian region, which is characterised by a unique combination of natural resource potential, land use patterns and production conditions. It analyses the dynamics of agricultural enterprises' development within the Lviv region. Particular attention is paid to identifying region-specific mechanisms for developing the competitive advantages of agricultural enterprises amid structural production transformations and intensified European integration processes. The study analyses sectoral differentiation, the level of land use concentration in the corporate sector and the institutional parameters of state financial support, all of which shape the initial conditions for production activities and the export orientation of enterprises. It has been established that growth in export performance is driven by the concentration of production and resources. While this generates short-term economic advantages, it does not fully reflect European trends in balanced development. A low level of social, economic and environmental responsibility poses long-term structural risks to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector. The methodological framework combines a statistical and comparative analysis of agricultural development indicators with an institutional approach to assessing the impact of state agricultural policy and regional analysis methods. Failing to consider regional structural characteristics when applying uniform or fragmented financial support instruments, or ignoring balanced development principles, limits the realisation of export potential and does not ensure sustainable competitive advantages. The scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive justification of adapting institutional and economic mechanisms to the characteristics of regional development and the requirements of the European economic space. This provides a basis for a differentiated agricultural policy at a regional level and for identifying adaptation measures in line with EU standards.
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sectoral specialisation, land-use concentration, state financial support, export orientation, state regulation mechanisms, structural polarisation, EU agricultural policy
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