МІЖНАРОДНА ЕКОНОМІЧНА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ: СУТНІСТЬ ТА ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА ТРАКТУВАННЯ

Abstract

The article systematizes the conceptual-categorical apparatus of the international economy in terms of clarifying the definition of “international economic activity” based on the study of the works of domestic scientists. It has been proven that in the context of national interests, international economic activity should be aimed at ensuring the country's economic security, an innovative model of economic development, strengthening its scientific and technical potential, and developing equal and mutually beneficial relations with other countries of the world. The study of the views of domestic scientists made it possible to establish the relationship between the terms “international microeconomics”, “international macroeconomics” and “international economic activity”. It was established that domestic scientists interpret the concept of “international economic activity” in different ways. A critical analysis of the researched interpretations of the concept of “international economic activity” made it possible to single out the scope of application of this concept and the subject component. A refined definition of “international economic activity” is given. The advantage of the specified term is the determination of the direction of the actions of the subjects (formation, development and implementation of the advantages of international cooperation, international specialization and cooperation), the specification of the purpose of these actions taking into account the realities of today (ensuring the international competitiveness of countries, increasing their economic potential). The authors have systematized the existing interpretations of the term "foreign economic activity" in regulatory and legal acts and scientific literature. The common and distinctive features of the concepts of "foreign economic activity" and "international economic activity" have been determined. It was established that the second concept is a broader concept, because it includes a greater number of forms of economic interaction of subjects in the system of global economic relations and has goals that are more global.