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Bhutan, 2009 - 2024
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Data file: Bhutan_2009_2015_2024

Bhutan 2009, 2015, and 2024 World Bank Enterprise Survey panel data

Cases: 658
Variables: 529

Variables

_2024_m1a_corruption_pos
m1a: Position of corruption
_2024_m1a_courts_pos
m1a: Position of Courts
_2024_m1a_crime_pos
m1a: Position of Crime, theft and disorder
_2024_m1a_trade_pos
m1a: Position of Customs and trade regulations
_2024_m1a_electricity_pos
m1a: Position of Electricity
_2024_m1a_workforce_pos
m1a: Position of Inadequately educated workforce
_2024_m1a_labor_pos
m1a: Position of Labor regulations
_2024_m1a_instability_pos
m1a: Position of Political instability
_2024_m1a_informal_pos
m1a: Position of Practices of competitors in the informal sector
_2024_m1a_taxadmin_pos
m1a: Position of Tax administration
_2024_m1a_taxrate_pos
m1a: Position of Tax rates
_2024_m1a_transport_pos
m1a: Position of Transport
n2a
Total Labor Cost (Incl. Wages, Salaries, Bonuses, Etc) In Last Fiscal Year
_2024_n2a2
Social security payments and employment-based taxes
n2b
Total Annual Costs of Electricity In Last Fiscal Year
_2024_n2k
Total Annual Cost of Water
_2024_n2l
Total Annual Cost of high-speed, fixed broadband internet
n2e
Cost of Raw Materials And Intermediate Goods Used In Prod. In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_2024_n2i
Total Annual Cost of Finished Goods/Materials Bought To Resell In Last FY
_2015_2024_n7a
Cost For Establishment To Re-Purchase All of Its Machinery
_2024_n11
Effective income-based tax rate
a15d
Day
a15m
Month
_2015_2024_a15y
Year
a15h
Hour
a15min
Minutes
a16
Perception of The Questions Regarding Opinions And Perceptions
a17
Responses To The Questions About Figures Are…
a18
This Questionnaire Was Completed In:
a19h
If Option 2 or 3 In A.18, Estimate Duration of The Whole Interview: Hours
a19m
If Option 2 or 3 In A.18, Estimate Duration of The Whole Interview: Minutes
a13
Supervisor Number
_2024_a1d
Mode of Collection
_2024_a3b
official Capital City?
_2024_a3c
Main Business City?
a3
Size of Locality
_2024_d1a2_v4
Main Product/Service ISIC (Rev. 4) Code
_2024_stratificationregioncode
stratification region code
_2024_stratificationsizecode
stratification size code
_2024_stratificationsectorcode
stratification sector code
_2024_stratificationpanelcode
panel code
_2015_2024_wstrict
Weight according to strict eligibility
wmedian
Weight according to median eligibility
_2015_2024_wweak
Weight according to weak eligibility
_2015_2024_strata
see notes
_2009_2015_a4b
Industry Screener Sector
_2009_2015_a6b
Screener Size
_2009_2015_b3
What Percentage Of This Firm Does The Largest Owner(s) Own?
_2015_BHb31
bhb.31 regarding the principal owner of this firm, how did they acquire this fir
_2015_BHb32
bhb.32 what is the principal owner’s age? (years)
_2015_BHb33
bhb.33 what is his/her highest level of education? <b><font color=blue> show car
_2015_BHb34
bhb.34 where was he/she born (census registration)? <b><font color=blue> show ca
_2009_2015_b6a
Was Establishment Formally Registered When It Began Operations?
_2015_BHb35
bhb.35 is this establishment registered with the company registry or the registr
_2015_BHb36
bhb.36 does this establishment have a license?
_2015_BHb37x
bhb.37 please specify which type of license. see instructions
_2015_Bhbfyear
definition of fiscal year for the establishment
_2015_c15
Did You Experience Insufficient Water Supply For Production In Last Fiscal Yr?
_2009_2015_c16
Frequency Of Incidents Of Water Shortages In A Typical Month In Last Fiscal Yr
_2009_2015_c17
Average Length Of Water Shortages (Affecting Production) In Last Fiscal Year
_2009_2015_c22a
Do You Currently Communicate With Clients And Suppliers By E-Mail?
_2015_BHc3
bhc.3 over the last three years, has this establishment invested in hardware, so
_2009_2015_c30b
How Much Of An Obstacle: Telecommunications To Operations Of This Establishment?
_2009_2015_d1a1x
Main Product/Service (By The Largest % Of Annual Sales) In Last Fiscal Year
_2009_2015_d1a2
First Product/Service Isic Code
_2015_BHd7
bhd.7 in year <b><font color=blue>2015</font></b>, do you anticipate that your s
_2009_2015_d4
In last FY, avg. num. of days for exported goods to clear customs?
_2015_d5a
<font color=#008000>d.5a in reference to when this establishment exported goods
_2009_2015_d6
In last FY, Export Losses Due To Theft As % Of value of products
_2009_2015_d7
In last FY, Export Losses Due To Breakage Or Spoilage As % Of value of products
_2015_d10
In last FY, % of value of products lost in transit due to theft
_2015_d11
In last FY, % of value of products lost in transit due to breakage or spoilage?
_2015_SARd11
sard.11 considering road transportation, using the options on this card, please
_2009_2015_d14
Avg. num. of Days For Imported Goods To Clear Customs In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_d15a
<font color=#008000>d.15a in reference to when this establishment imported mater
_2015_d16
Avg. days of inventory of most important input kept by establishment
_2015_BHd55x
bhd.55 what are the primary material inputs used by this establishment? (provide
_2015_d17
Avg. days of inventory of main sales item kept by establishment
_2015_BHe10
bhe.10 is this establishment currently employing foreign consultants or advisors
_2015_h3
New or sig. impvd method of manf product or offering services in last 3 years?
_2015_h4a
h.4a during the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or s
_2015_h4b
h.4b during the last three years, has this establishment introduced any new or s
_2015_h6
New or signif. improved marketing method introduced in last three years?
_2015_h7
During the last three years, did establ. spend on formal R&D activities?
_2015_f2
Number Of Hours Per Week Operated By The Establishment In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_g6a
Percentage Of The Building Occupied: Owned By This Establishment
_2015_g6c
Percentage Of The Building Occupied: Other
_2015_g1a
Percentage Of The Land Occupied: Owned By This Establishment
_2015_g1b
Percentage Of The Land Occupied: Rented Or Leased By This Establishment
_2015_g1c
Percentage Of The Land Occupied: Other
_2009_2015_i1
In last FY, Did This Establishment Pay For Security?
_2009_2015_i2a
Percentage Of Total Annual Sales Paid For Security In Last Fiscal Year
_2009_2015_i2b
In Last Fiscal Year, What Is The Total Annual Cost Of Security?
_2009_2015_i3
Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson Experienced In Last Fiscal Year
_2009_2015_i4a
Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson In Last Fiscal Yr (% Of Sales)
_2009_2015_i4b
Value Of Losses Due To Theft, Robbery, Vandalism Or Arson In Last Fiscal Yr
_2009_2015_k1c
In last FY, % Of Material Inputs Or Services Paid For After Delivery
_2009_2015_k2c
In last FY, % Of Total Annual Sales Paid For After Delivery
_2015_BHk11
bhk.11what was the main reason for not purchasing any fixed assets? <b><font col
_2015_BHk38
bhk.38 with which bank does this establishment have the checking (current) or sa
_2015_BHk12
bhk.12 what is the maximum amount of your overdraft facility? (nu.) see instruct
_2015_BHk13
bhk.13 over year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, how many times have you ut
_2009_2015_k8
Establishment has A Line Of Credit Or Loan From A Financial Institution?
_2009_2015_k16
In Last Fiscal Yr, Did Establishment Apply For New Loans/Lines Of Credit?
_2015_BHk17
bhk.17 what was the main reason the lender provided for the rejection? <b><font
_2009_2015_h7a
The Court System Is Fair, Impartial And Uncorrupted
_2015_BHj18
bhj.18 in particular, last year, what percentage of total senior management’s
_2009_2015_j6
% Of Contract Value Avg. Firm Pays In Informal Gifts To Govt To Secure Contract?
_2015_BHl24
bhl.24 at the beginning of year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, how many pe
_2015_BHl25
bhl.25 how many permanent, full-time employees have left this establishment duri
_2015_BHl26
bhl.26 at the end of year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, how many <b>unski
_2015_BHl27
bhl.27 at the end of year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, how many <b>highl
_2015_l9a
Average Years Of Education For Typical Production Worker
_2015_l9a2
l.9a2 what is the average number of years of education of a typical female perma
_2015_SARl10a
sarl.10a what was the primary focus of the formal training programs in year <b><
_2015_SARl10b
sarl.10b who was the primary provider of the formal training programs in year <b
_2015_SARl11a
sarl.11a skilled production full-time permanent employees trained. (percent). se
_2015_SARl11b
sarl.11b unskilled production full-time permanent employees trained. (percent).
_2015_SARl12
sarl.12 please indicate the principle reason for the lack of training programs?<
_2015_BHl39
bhl.39 during year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, has this establishment t
_2015_BHl40
bhl.40 during year <b><font color=blue>2014</font></b>, how many permanent, full
_2015_BHl41a
bhl.41a referring to the last position for which you tried to hire during year <
_2015_BHl41b
bhl.41b referring to the last position for which you tried to hire during year <
_2015_BHl42a
bhl.42a public employment agency
_2015_BHl42b
bhl.42b job fairs
_2015_BHl42c
bhl.42c offers to experienced people in other firms
_2015_BHl42d
bhl.42d recommendations from university / schools careers office
_2015_BHl42e
bhl.42e recommendations from social network (friends / relatives / others)
_2015_BHl42f
bhl.42f private headhunters
_2015_BHl42g
bhl.42g media / internet
_2015_BHl42h
bhl.42h employee contacted you
_2015_BHl42i
bhl.42i recommendations from existing employees
_2015_BHl42j
bhl.42j other method not listed above
_2015_BHl43
bhl.43 referring again to the last position for which you tried to hire during y
_2015_BHl44a
:there were no or few applicants
_2015_BHl44b
:applicants lacked required skills
_2015_BHl45
bhl.45 does this establishment have any difficulty in retaining staff?
_2015_BHl46a
:wages offered are lower than those of other firms
_2015_BHl46b
:unattractive conditions of employment
_2015_BHl47a
bhl.47a ability to read and write in english
_2015_BHl47b
bhl.47b mathematics skills
_2015_BHl47c
bhl.47c computer skills
_2015_BHl47d
bhl.47d job-specific technical skills
_2015_BHl47e
bhl.47e communication skills
_2015_BHl47f
bhl.47f leadership skills
_2015_BHl47g
bhl.47g team work skills
_2015_BHl47h
bhl.47h creative and critical thinking
_2015_BHl47i
bhl.47i problem solving skills
_2015_BHl47j
bhl.47j ability to work independently
_2015_BHl47k
bhl.47k time management skills
_2015_BHl48a
<font color=#008000>bhl.48a using the response options on the card; to what degr
_2015_BHl48b
<font color=#008000>bhl.48b using the response options on the card; to what degr
_2015_BHl48c
<font color=#008000>bhl.48c using the response options on the card; to what degr
_2015_BHl48d
<font color=#008000>bhl.48d using the response options on the card; to what degr
_2015_BHl48e
<font color=#008000>bhl.48e using the response options on the card;to what degre
_2015_BHl48f
<font color=#008000>bhl.48f using the response options on the card;to what degre
_2015_BHl48g
<font color=#008000>bhl.48g using the response options on the card;to what degre
_2015_BHl48h
<font color=#008000>bhl.48h using the response options on the card;to what degre
_2015_BHl48i
<font color=#008000>bhl.48i using the response options on the card;to what degre
_2015_n2f
Total Annual Costs Of Fuel In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_BHn56
bhn.56 beginning inventory, january 1st 2014 (nu.) see instructions.
_2015_BHn57
bhn.57 ending inventory, december 31st 2014 (nu.) see instructions.
_2015_BHn58
bhn.58 total annual cost of transportation for finished goods and materials purc
_2015_n2p
n.2p total cost of sales (nu.) see instructions.
_2015_n6a
Net Book Value Of Machinery Vehicles, And Equipment In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_n6b
Net Book Value Of Land And Buildings In Last Fiscal Year
_2015_n7b
Cost For Establishment To Re-Purchase All Of Its Land And Buildings
_2015_BHn49
bhn.49 is the principal owner of this establishment currently paying personal in
_2015_BHn50
bhn.50 is this establishment currently paying taxes on income to the rgob?
_2015_BHn51
bhn.51 which kind of income tax does this establishment pay, either business inc
_2015_BHn52
bhn.52 is this establishment currently benefitting from a tax holiday?
_2015_BHn53
bhn.53 on which tax is the main tax holiday applied to?
_2015_BHn54x
bhn.54 please specify the main tax holidays which this establishment is benefitt
_2009_2015_a15a2a
Main Respondent Years Working In The Firm:
_2009_2015_a15a2b
Second Respondent Years Working In The Firm:
_2015_a15a2c
Third Respondent Years Working In The Firm:
_2009_2015_a15a3
gender
_2009_2015_a15b3
gender
_2015_a15c3
gender
_2009_2015_a5
Sector Match Between Screener Information And Sample Frame
_2009_2015_m1d
rotation card used
_2009_a3x
name of the city/town/village
_2009_a8
type of establishment
_2009_a10
are establishment’s financial statements prepared separately from other establis
_2009_BH_b1
is this establishment located in an industrial estate?
_2009_c8
how long did these power outages last on average?
_2009_c19
over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain
_2009_c20
days took to obtain telephone connection from the day of the application to the
_2009_c21
in reference to that application for a telephone connection, was an informal gif
_2009_BH_c2
office management software
_2009_BH_c3
over the last three years, has this establishment invested in hardware, software
_2009_BH_c4
over fiscal year 2008, did this establishment experience losses due to air trans
_2009_BH_c5
over fiscal year 2008, did this establishment experience losses due to ground tr
_2009_BH_d6
over fiscal year 2008, have sales increased, decreased, or not changed compared
_2009_BH_d7
in fiscal year 2010, do you anticipate that your sales will increase, decrease,
_2009_BH_d8
what has been the main effect of the financial crisis on your business?
_2009_BH_d12b
material inputs or supplies of indian origin
_2009_BH_d12c
material inputs or supplies of foreign, non-indian origin
_2009_BH_e10
has this establishment ever employed foreign expertise such as consultants or ad
_2009_k1a
paid for before the delivery
_2009_k1b
paid for on delivery?
_2009_k2a
paid for before the delivery?
_2009_k2b
paid for on delivery?
_2009_BH_k11
what was the main reason for not purchasing any fixed assets?
_2009_BH_k12
what is the maximum amount of your overdraft facility?
_2009_BH_k13
over fiscal year 2008, how many times have you utilized the maximum amount of yo
_2009_BH_k14
at this time, how many outstanding loans or lines of credit does this establishm
_2009_BH_k9a
referring to the most recent line of credit or loan, what type of financial inst
_2009_BH_k15
in fiscal year 2008, how many times did this establishment apply for loans or li
_2009_BH_k16
how many of those loan or line of credit applications were rejected?
_2009_BH_k17
what was the main reason the lender provided for the rejections?
_2009_BH_j18
In particular, last year, what percentage of total senior management's time was
_2009_BH_j19
If you were to expand your business or start a new one, how long, in days, would
_2009_BH_j20
is this establishment currently benefitting from a tax holiday?
_2009_BH_j21
over the last year, how many times was this establishment either inspected by la
_2009_BH_j22
Over the last year, how many times was this establishment either inspected by En
_2009_BH_j23
Over the last year, how many times was this establishment either inspected by St
_2009_BH_l24
permanent, full-time employees beginning of last fiscal year
_2009_BH_l25
permanent, full-time employees have left during last fiscal year
_2009_BH_l26
low-skilled foreign employees
_2009_BH_l27
high-skilled foreign employees
_2009_BH_l6a
female full-time seasonal workers employed last fiscal year
_2009_BH_l6b
male full-time seasonal workers employed last fiscal year
_2009_BH_l29
over fiscal year 2008, did this establishment benefit from government training p
_2009_BH_l30
hiring foreign workers
_2009_b20
The World Bank might be interested in getting in touch with you to follow up on
id2009
ID number of 2009 survey
id2015
ID number of 2015 survey
id2024
ID number of 2024 survey
Total: 529
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