Impact of entrepreneurship on economic development in the Portoviejo canton, in the context of a covid-19 pandemic year 2020

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the incidence of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic development for entrepreneurs on Manabí Avenue, in the Portoviejo Canton; The study carried out was quantitative, non-experimental and transectional. The population was made up of 350 enterprises on Avenida Manabí, Portoviejo, a survey with closed questions was applied, which resulted in the conclusion that the enterprises play a very important role in the economic development of the Portoviejo canton, they are part of the active economy of the city, generate employment at the local and provincial level, taxes, purchase and sale of raw materials and provision of services; They adapted to new forms of sales, such as social networks and home deliveries, so as not to close their businesses. Entrepreneurship contributes to the economic development of those who decide to undertake it; they are projects that generate goods and services, accelerate commerce and change the way in which people access their products.