Statistical and reporting units

Economic entities. The scope of the universe of economic entities engaged in distributive trade is vast, ranging from small entities engaged in one activity or very few activities that are undertaken at or from one geographical location, to large and complex entities engaged in many different activities that may be carried out at or from many geographical locations. Economic entities engaged in distributive trade vary in terms of their legal, accounting, organizational and operating structures. In large and complex entities, the units at which or from which economic activity takes place are grouped for management, administrative and decision-making purposes into hierarchic structures. Higher-level organizational units own, control or manage the lower-level production units at which production decisions are made or production takes place. An economic entity may be structured along geographical, legal or operational lines. It may have one structure or several structures to carry out different functions or to serve different purposes.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure