Analisis de rentabilidad y su relación en el tamaño y crecimiento de las empresas del subsector B explotación de minas y canteras en el periodo 2017 - 2021

Abstract

Abstract: This study provides a deep exploration of profitability and its relationship with the size and growth of companies in the B subsector of mining and quarrying in Ecuador during the period between 2017 and 2021. It meticulously analyzes the economic and social impact of this subsector on the national economy, highlighting its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), job creation, and its influence on the country's trade balance. Through a historical analysis, the evolution of the mining industry in Ecuador is revealed, from its pre-Columbian roots to current regulations and practices. The specific characteristics of companies within this subsector are examined, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in a diverse geographical context and increasingly stringent environmental and social regulations. This study seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business dynamics in the Ecuadorian mining sector and how its size, profitability, and growth correlate within Ecuador.