Abstract

In the context of the development of the modern knowledge economy, the book by Assoc. M. Matev, Assoc. I. Matev and Assoc. Kirova can be distinguished as a topical scientific work, which systematizes the results of the study of significant for Bulgaria sectors, placed at the basis of economic growth and competitiveness. The readers' attention is drawn to an in-depth study of higher education, science and the participation of men and women in these sectors at the beginning of the 21st century in our country. During this period, a number of significant changes took place in both the economic environment and the institutional framework for the development of higher education and science.