Vol 13, No 5 (2023)

The author of the article offers a characteristic of the mechanism of a new emerging model of network industrial policy. Based on the methodology used in cybernetics, the general science of management, theoretical approaches to the representation of the control mechanism are considered. The article describes the mechanism of implementation of vertical and horizontal industrial policy models that have dominated the last decades. Based on environmental-type mechanisms of industrial ecosystems, a forecast for the formation of a network industrial policy model as a more progressive format for its implementation is given.The key role of digital technology and platform solutions is indicated. The importance of technological platform and the state information system as the basis for its formation is emphasized. The author's vision of development trends of tools of the studied model is given.

The significant differentiation of the regions of the Russian Federation in terms of natural and climatic, socio-economic, demographic and other conditions, including the potential of food production, necessitates the consideration of food security at the regional level. The article presents a probabilistic construct for diagnostics of a dynamic food security system and its hypothetical definition in the Omsk region.

The relevance of the research topic is due to the importance of agglomerations in the economy of the Russian Federation. In the conditions of creation and development of urban agglomerations, there is a need for effective management of these complex territorial entities. For the agglomeration success, it is necessary to create an optimal management model that would take into account both the interests of municipalities and the population, as well as regional development priorities and allow for the clear implementation of all management decisions.The article analyzes the existing models of agglomeration management in the regions of the Russian Federation. The positive aspects of management models are evaluated. A model of agglomeration management that will take into account the interests of all parties as much as possible and follow democratic management principles is suggested.

The article considers the formation of an integral transport system of the Russian Arctic zone. The relevance and significance of this study is determined by the strategic priority of the Russian policy in the Arctic in terms of the transport system development, which includes the Northern Sea Route and its communications. The research purpose was to determine the existing trends in the development of the transport infrastructure of the Russian Arctic zone. The main factors influencing the development of transport communications and the specifics of transport operation in harsh climatic conditions are considered. It is concluded that the transport infrastructure of the Russian Arctic zone is underdeveloped, as well as that the projects being implemented to develop transport communications are at different stages.The main problems of the implementation of these projects and their prospects are summarized. The creation of a unified transport system is possible with the implementation of major projects and the organization of year-round communication along the Northern Sea Route, as well as the development and reconstruction of transport infrastructure.

Financial support is one of the main forms of support for civil society institutions. The analysis was carried out on the basis of data from the official websites of the foundations for the support of civil society institutions, statistical information, as well as the results of a sociological study on the development of civil society in the city of Khabarovsk. Presidential foundations are one of the main institutions for the development of civil society, providing financial resources in various areas of non-profit organizations. Federal support is of high importance for the regions of the country for which such support is in the nature of external social investments. The authors analyzed the participation of Khabarovsk organizations in competitions for grants. The grants are used to implement socially significant projects in the city. An analysis of the provision of financial support at the regional and city levels allowed to conclude that the annual increase in the allocated funds and the expansion of their use. Funds are allocated from the regional budget to the municipalities of the Khabarovsk Territory in order to support projects initiated by the municipalities of the region for the development of territorial public self-government. Funds are allocated to individuals and legal entities interested in the social development of the municipality. One of the tasks of public administration today is to increase the interest and attract a wider range of people to participate in competitions for grant funds to form and develop civil society.FUNDING.The study was carried out within the framework of a municipal grant implemented in accordance with the Resolution of the Khabarovsk City Administration of May 13, 2021 No. 1804 "On the provision of grant support on a competitive basis for programs and projects of socially oriented non-profit organizations"

The article examines the demographic situation in one of the regions of the Russian Federation. On the example of the Tyumen region, an analysis of its demographic changes in 2018-2021 was carried out. The influence of the Covid-19 pandemic was taken into account. Special mortality rates in the five-year age groups of the working-age population have been calculated. Structural changes in the sector of small and medium-sized companies are revealed. The corelation of indicators of natural and mechanical population movement with indicators characterizing the level of entrepreneurial activity in the region has been established. Regional trends of business activity was particularized. On the basis of a qualitative analysis of the gender and age composition, a portrait of an entrepreneur in the post-COVID period was pictured. Conclusions regarding the priority directions of socio-economic policy in the region were made. The article is a subject of interest to researchers and professionals in the field of regional social policy.

The article presents the relationship between the life cycles of market relation subjects, namely the life cycle of a product, a company, an employee, a supplier and a consumer. The scientists' interest is concentrated on individual life cycles and aspects of their interaction, without considering a comprehensive assessment of all life cycles of market relation subjects. Thus, the authors' approach will allow comparing the life cycle models of a product, a company, an employee, a supplier and a consumer in order to identify areas for cost optimization. The implementation of integrated life cycle management within the value chain will help to reduce the costs associated with new life cycles of employees, suppliers and consumers, make proactive decisions to avoid transition to the stage of decline and more accurately predict costs by using models for estimating the life cycle costs. The considered approach will allow to achieve a synergetic effect in the management of the organization. This article is useful both for researchers in the field of economics and management and for practical application in industrial enterprises.

The rapid pace of changes in modern economic conditions is a serious problem for industrial companies on the way to effective economic activity and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. Companies cannot control external factors, but their ability to be proactive, quickly and adequately respond to market requirements and trends through continuous improvement of internal business processes, including the planning process, plays a crucial role in achieving success and survival. The complexity, instability and uncertainty of the external environment places high demands on the analysis of current trends, their planning and forecasting. The complexity and uncertainty of the external environment also implies the presence of a large number and more advanced analytical tools for making effective management decisions.The authors of the article propose economic and mathematical tools for optimal planning of production activities in conditions of complexity, uncertainty and instability of the external environment in relation to coal industry companies. The proposed methodological approach to planning will make it possible to find the optimal solution from all possible alternatives that meets the efficiency criteria for both current market conditions and possible scenarios for the development of events in the short and long term, thereby reducing the impact of the external environment uncertainty.

New standards and forms of professional education of human resources are becoming the foundation of the modern ecosystem. Digital transformation expands the boundaries of labor resources through a simplified system of data collection and analysis, which makes it possible to form relevant requirements for the "employee of the future". The change in economic conditions leads to a change in the paradigm of the labor resources formation in the company from traditional to digital culture, based on a new mechanism for building staff ecosystems in high-tech companies. The article examines global trends affecting the system of personnel formation and functioning, the specifics of state policy regarding human resources, as well as the features of the development of new professional competencies of the future with an emphasis on the necessary transformation of education systems and its reorientation to the customization of training programs for the development of talents. The scientific and practical significance of this article is to substantiate the need to integrate digital technology into the structure of staff management in high-tech companies.

The research is devoted to the development of methods of economic analysis and evaluation of the transport companies' efficiency. The traditional methodology of analysis and statistics was used as the research basis. But authors had taken into account the influence of newly formed factors of the institutional environment of the transport companies. The authors have identified additional elements recommended for inclusion in the traditional methods of economic analysis and evaluation of the transport companies' efficiency, reflecting the change in the institutional environment, mainly related to the processes of digitalization. The moments associated with changes in the working conditions of transport companies due to the transition of our economic system to a closed type due to the influence of foreign policy restrictions were also taken into account.

The article examines the business strategies of ASOS and Inditex (Zara) companies. Benchmarking in the international segment of clothing and accessories retail was conducted. The main indicators that reflect brands' sustainability and flexibility in the international market are analyzed. The key aspects that provide companies with competitive advantages in the international business environment are identified. The main risks leading to the destabilization of their micro and macro environments are analyzed. Based on the results of the comprehensive analysis, recommendations to improve specific areas of brand development were formed.

The article defines the priorities of the budget policy of the Russian Federation in the field of federal budget expenditures for 2023-2025. Based on the results of the study, conclusions about the need to modernize the budget policy using 10 key principles that make it possible to multifacetedly ensure the transition to a modern responsible budget policy were drawn. To monitor the quality of federal budget expenditure management, the authors propose special and general evaluation criteria that allow both promptly and following the results of the financial year to draw appropriate conclusions and ensure the modernization of budget policy, taking into account the identified problem areas. Particular attention should be paid to increasing the financial literacy of the population and the transparency of public finance management.

The article presents the author's assessment of the development of financial inclusion in modern conditions in Russia. The legal regulation of inclusion in the financial sector is studied. The financial system difficulties are analyzed. The prevailing geopolitical conditions are taken into account. The development of the author's classification of barriers affecting financial inclusion in modern economic and political realities is presented. These barriers are caused by trends in the development of the financial sector amidst digitalization and sanctions pressure. The author formulated some recommendations to reduce the impact of barriers on the financial sector, taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian economy. This article may be of interest to regional authorities when developing targeted programs, as well as to employees of the banking sector, graduate students, students of economic specialties.

The article discusses the trends in the development of pawnbroking in Russia, the risks of pawnshops in modern conditions, primarily credit risk. There is such a phenomenon in the practice of pawnshops as a shortage of the liquidation value of the mortgaged property to cover the loan debt. The reasons for this situation are analyzed. The volatility of global gold prices is the main reason. The case is made for reorienting pawnshops towards a business model of operating with access to the debt market. The advantages of the pawnshop current model are revealed. These model contributes to the successful implementation of long-term bond funding measures. The condition for the expediency of companies entering the debt market is formulated.

In uncertain economic conditions, companies must tackle the challenge of creating an efficient financial strategy. The imperfection of capital structure management methods that allow minimizing costs and maximizing the financial result of investments is one of the main problems. Such management is necessary for the successful implementation of investment projects, since the capital structure directly affects the efficiency of the investor company. The effectiveness of investment projects is influenced not only by the sources of financing, but also by their structure. Therefore, the assessment of the impact of the ratio of equity and debt financing has a significant impact on both the project and the activities of the investor company. This is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of an investment project and making a decision on its implementation. The article reflects an assessment of the possible economic effect of the impact described above. An improved approach to the analysis of the impact of the financing structure of an investment project on the efficiency of an investor company is presented. The article will be of interest to researchers studying the specifics of financing mechanisms for investment projects, as well as businessmen seeking to optimize the financing structure in their companies.