Evaluation of the effectiveness of measures to stimulate the investment activity of small businesses

The development of small business affects the level of financial well-being of the country's population and, as a result, improves the quality of life of citizens. The article states that large-scale state support is being implemented in Russia, with the help of which measures are being implemented related to the creation and improvement of conditions for the development of small businesses. When processing the data, general scientific research methods were used: comparative analysis, graphical analysis, synthesis, grouping, generalization. The purpose of this study is to analyze the state support for small business in the current conditions of the Russian Federation and foreign countries. The methodology of comparative analysis and synthesis in the context of this article is based on a review of foreign and Russian scientific publications, practical recommendations from leading experts, and strategic documents on the regulation of small businesses at the state level. The article explores the tools to support small businesses in the Russian Federation and foreign countries such as Germany, China and the United States. The authors also identified the main support measures in all countries. The results obtained will help in further research to put into practice and evaluate the impact of these tools on the success rates of small businesses.