Economic impact of the introduction of new regulations: an analysis of construction and transportation SMEs in Ecuador

The general objective of this study is to analyze the economic impact of Resolution No. 009 - 2021 on small and medium-sized construction and heavy transport companies in the province of Manabí. The methodology was of quantitative approach, non-experimental longitudinal design, field typified, descriptive level and under the modality of a documentary study. The information was collected through the survey technique. The analysis sample consisted of 20 people, including owners and employees of small and medium-sized companies in the construction and heavy transport sector in the province of Manabí. Among the results found, 91.9% know about the management of tariffs; 56.8% liked making purchases after the implementation of the Resolution; 70.3% received training; 48.6% indicated that they always had the support of their company; 40.5% said that it generated an economic impact; 37.85% are satisfied with this reform; 89.2% indicated that they consider it to have a positive impact; 43.2% rated Resolution No. 009-2021 as very good. It is concluded that: after the application of the survey to determine the economic impact of Resolution No. 009-2021 on SMEs in the construction and heavy transport sector in the province of Manabí, they indicate that it was of great relevance and help, as it managed to reduce tariff costs.