Transformation of the Process of Public Goods Production in the Digital Paradigm

Abstract

AbstractMain problems of the public goods production in the modern context are examined. The specific features of the patronized goods are analyzed in detail. The dependence of their production on government intervention is shown. The transformation of ideas about public good caused by changes in socio-economic environment, namely by the foundations of the digital paradigm of development formation is shown. The spread of network forms of economic entities coordination changes the idea of forms of the public goods providing while their essence and content remain unchanged. Digital forms of public goods distribution, especially of public services, are becoming more important. The development of network relations, including the process of production and distribution of public goods, increases the transparency of the services provided, as well as increases sizes of their provision.KeywordsDistributionOptimalityPublic goodsPatronized goodsProductionPublic sector