Choice Of Priorities Research Articles

THE NEED TO TEACH PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN TECHNICAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The most modern renewal of intellectual resources of our country begins first of all with the renewal of all levels of the education system. Special attention is paid to higher education and the choice of priorities for its qualitative change: intensity and efficiency of the cognitive process. Understanding by a technical university student of the reasons for the contradictory views of our contemporaries on traditional morals, morality, values, etiquette is a real need that allows him to avoid illusions and stereotypes in his professional activity. The ability of a future programmer to work effectively in a team, to communicate both within his profession and in society as a whole, following the rules of morality and morality, is formed during the study of ethical disciplines, especially professional ones. The need to teach ethics of professional activity in higher technical educational institution forms personal and social competences of future specialist as the most important element of professionalism (D’yachenko, 1976). The article is devoted to the problem of the need to introduce professional ethics for students in technical higher education institutions. The emphasis of the work is on the need to strengthen the educational component in the system of higher education. To solve the problem, it is proposed to more actively introduce an ethical component into the professional training, which includes not only students' comprehension of the codes of professional ethics of future programmers, but also consideration of social and ethical issues related to IT activities and moral assessment of technology in general.

THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF GREENING AND DIGITALISATION OF BUSINESS PROCESSES IN ENTERPRISES: THE CASES OF UKRAINE AND LATVIA

The aim of the study is to analyse the theoretical basis of greening and digital transformation of enterprise business processes. The objectives of the study are to summarize the theoretical and methodological framework for the issues investigated and substantiate the conceptual approach to the environmental and economic development of the enterprise based on the concept of green business and the implementation of the digital transformation approach. The scientific novelty of the study consists in further development of the theoretical foundations of greening and digital transformation of enterprise business processes, as well as in the use of the organizational and methodological approach to determine the socio-economic and eco-economic consequences of the choice of priorities for the production and consumption of environmental products. The research used general scientific and special methods: scientific abstraction, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, abstraction and concretization, system and comparative analysis; statistical analysis; the matrix method. It has been proved that enterprises in Latvia and Ukraine face the critical task of finding a balance between improving the existing business models of their activities based on the implementation of digital technologies, and minimizing the negative environmental impacts. It has been established that the economic system of Ukraine remains ecologically unfavourable; however, to solve this problem, measures to implement the system of circular economy and create incentives for the development of green business have been developed. The results of expert evaluations have showed that Latvia is the leader in Europe in the consumption of green energy and is the largest exporter in the ICT sector in the Baltic States.

The Dynamics of Regional Economic Growth and the Priorities of US Regional Economic Policy

Stimulation of the pace and formation of the structure of regional economic growth is invariably one of the fundamental goals of the regional economic policy pursued by the subjects of the federal state. In the context of the cyclical development of regional economic systems and the beginning of the regionalization of the economy of the world leader – the United States of America - the problem of spatial and temporal differentiation of the choice of priorities to stimulate regional economic growth is becoming more urgent. Using the methods of regression modeling and economic statistics, an analysis was made of the influence of the main instruments of regional economic policy on the dynamics of regional economic growth over a long period of time 1961–2020 and forecast up to 2030. The obtained results revealed spatial asymmetries in the combination of the use of fiscal instruments and structural investment measures to regulate economic growth, associated with the level of development of subregions and individual states of the country. The transfer of the investment burden to stimulate regional economic growth in times of crisis to the end consumer is noted. The article substantiates the increasing role of such an instrument of regional policy as the selective regulation of aggregate regional export in the long term, indicating the transition from globalization to regionalization of the development of the economic systems of the states and largest municipalities of the United States to maintain the pace of regional economic growth while changing its structure.

ECONOMICAL ASPECTS OF THE TERRITORIAL DIVISION OF REGIONS ON THE MODERN STAGE

"The most important purpose of regional policy on the modern stage is rational territorial division of labor between regions and economic cooperation. One of the main problems of the territorial development – overcoming the difference in level of living of population of separate regions. State programs of the economic development of remote regions have big importance for execution of this task taking into consideration their economic level and peculiarities. The territorial policy in the republic will be oriented to take into account the local specific peculiarities in the market conditions. The significant extension of functions of the local management body in the choice of priorities, rates and proportions is foreseen. The study of territorial differentiation of rural social development can be connected with development of the system approach in the research of territorial difference of the rural social development. First of all, attempt of the system approach was undertaken to describe the compared territorial objects themselves. It was based on widespread first amongst geographists, but then economists and sociologists ideas about wholeness and unique of territorial objects. "

Approaches to Ensuring Russia’s Technological Self-Sufficiency

Ensuring technological self-sufficiency has become a systemic task of the State. Weunderstand technological self-sufficiency as the ability of the state to ensure scientific, technologicaland industrial development for creating and maintaining on its territory its own technologiesand infrastructure sufficient to guarantee independence from foreign technologiesin critical, vital areas.In this article, we propose conceptual approaches for formation of technological self-sufficiencyin Russia and assess potential and conditions of its development. The theoretical basis ofour concept is linked to the idea of technological leapfrogging. The notion of a technologicalleap implies that the catching-up country is able to follow the leaders at an accelerated pace,and even to find its own trajectory of technological development.The conceptual framework for technological self-sufficiency based on technological leapfroggingincludes the choice of thematic priorities and the organization of cooperative projects,preferably based on competition, to minimize the risks of technological failures. Since thepolicy of technological leapfrogging is expensive, budget funding plays an important role inthe first 5-7 years. It can be provided through both special programs and institutes for development.The assessment of the current situation in Russia shows that the technological leapfroggingis possible based on consortiums with the participation of medium-sized fast-growing companies,and in the field of production tools – based on individual groups able to develop andproduce domestic scientific equipment. However, the reorientation of scientific potential will take some time, especially when there isa high risk of an outflow of the most qualified personnel from the country. It is also importantto implement measures aimed at strengthening cooperative linkages, which are still underdeveloped.

Aspects of ecological taxation development in the European economy transformation

It is revealed that the fiscal ecological policy plays a principal role in the complex process of economic transformation. One of its functions is a direct participation in the realization of the nature environment conservation policy of European countries, which in turn react resolutely and balanced on the aggravation of resource problems and ecological crisis. The main purpose of this article is the influence identification of the environmental taxation on the realization of the environmental conservation policy of the European Economic Area (EEA) with financial and economic capability of the modern European countries considered. Complex indicators, which are investigated analytically with the comparative analysis considered, are utilized for the realization of the aforementioned endeavor. The experience of the European countries is recommended to be explored, generalized and engrained if possible in Ukraine for modern system of the environmental taxation formation. The indicators, which characterize the level of EU environmental taxation income, are analyzed systematically. As the realization of the fiscal and ecological policy has to become one of the stimulating factors of the environmental conservation, the basic aspects of environmental taxation implementation of the European countries are determined. The systematic approach for environmental taxation influence determination on the successive prospects of environmental conservation doctrine realization by the European community is applied in the article. The European community in turn has to make a balanced choice of the chief priorities for the further community and economic development. It has been proven that the environment degradation and irrational usage of the natural resources are the main motivating stimulus for the environmental conservation policy of Europe transportation. It should be pointed out that the efficacious implementation of the environmental taxation is obligatory for the full-fledged policy realization. The comprehensive investigating method which indicates the real influence of different kinds of the environmental taxation on an increase of the technical level of the production and the auspicious investment climate establishment. The realization of the investment policy of the environmental conservation and fiscal ecological reform are the paramount component of the sustainable development and its fulfillment must be directed to the increase of the quality level of the environment. European countries have already reached certain results, but the modification of nature conservation policy must be continuous and meet the requirements of time. It is investigated that ecotax can play a critical role in material and mental influence on a manufacturer, a consumer and non-ecological services. Financial instruments in turn are more often utilized by market economy countries for improving ecosystem quality and live circumstances of society.

Concerning prognostic estimations on hazardous weather events: a road to nowhere or to home?

Changes of local climate dynamics influence on the demand of fuel-energy facilities and on the choice of priorities of the most promising technological processes of production and transportation of fuel-energy resources. The corresponding adjustment is quite inertial, so, it is a point of the long-term strategy of development of a fuel and energy complex. Meantime, manipulations of a public opinion regarding the climate change problems occurs due to an audience prefers to remain within habitual empirical considerations and to listen to bright media talkers skillfully juggling various futuristic conclusions about the climate instead of accurate-but-tedious scientific proofs demanding sufficient interdisciplinary training and careful verifications by real physical data. The paper cautions about extremely dangerous harvests of unexampled climate-related damages that are grown soon on such fruitful populist fields. The paper notes substitutions of purposes by tools and demonstrates in what extent traditional estimations on climate-related hazards can be far from the real ones because of many potentialities of local climate changes are originally latent from the scope of the dominating concept on “averaging” climate norms. The paper will be interesting to responsible researchers, practitioners and citizenry oriented to efficient work to hold back from the transition towards the destructive-for-human-activities novel global climate.

Peru’s energy policy in the context of energy transition

We examine the evolution of Peru’s energy strategy in the context of global energy transition trends. In the last decade, Peru’s energy sector has been actively developing due to an increase in domestic demand caused by the country’s economic growth. At the moment, the country is facing the task of expanding its energy system to ensure access to energy and at the same time its modernization in the context of the global climate agenda. The risks caused by climate change can have a significant negative impact on the ecosystem of Peru and pose serious threats to the future economic development of the country. Authors analyze the current state and prospects of the energy sector, which is the main engine of national economic growth and a significant factor for poverty eradication. We discuss the foundations of the state energy development strategy, the role of the climate agenda, and the specifics of renewable energy project regulation. Authors conclude that Peru has significant potential both in the field of traditional hydrocarbon energy, including LNGs, and in the field of clean energy. In addition to solar and wind power, Peru also has significant potential for the development of hydrogen and biomass energy. Of particular importance for the country is the gas industry, which has received a serious impetus for development in connection with the implementation of a major Camisea project. During the transition period, gas can partially replace the use of oil in industry, housing and electricity generation, thus contributing to the process of decarbonization. The choice of strategic priorities will determine the country’s energy architecture in the medium and long term.

Structure and essence of the innovation potential of libraries

Subject. Socio-political and economic transformations of recent decades have brought about changes in the function of libraries, which are the concentration of information resources of the society. The unique position of libraries in the socio-economic system of the State predetermines the need for the formation of new, innovative approaches to manage their activities. Objectives. The aim of the study is to perform a comprehensive analysis of the essence of innovation potential of the library as a center of digital competencies for the promotion of innovative services for readers, authors, the society, the government, and business. Methods. The study rests on scholarly works of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of economic theory, management theory, theory of strategy, and innovation management. Results. The paper presents my own definition of the innovation potential of a library, which helped identify its specifics and component structure, i.e. technological, personnel, financial, marketing, organizational, and information components. Conclusions. Determination of the composition and structure of innovation potential of the library is a defining moment for a reasonable choice of priorities and directions in the formation of a strategy for advanced development. As a result of implementation of program activities of the strategy, libraries will play the role of a social institution being a center of digital competencies in the information society.

Energy Transition: Approaches to the Formation of Research Agenda for Russian Science

The approaches to the formation of the agenda of scientific research on the transition to low-carbohydrate energy in the Russian Federation are considered. The analysis of technical, economic, environmental and political aspects of the problem of choosing priorities for the development of low-carbon energy and, accordingly, the choice of priorities for the organization of scientific research on energy transfer is carried out. The analysis of local energy deficits as the basis for setting the task of transition to the environmental agenda is carried out. The role of various energy carriers and their functions in the chains of generation, transportation, storage and consumption of energy is considered. It is concluded that the development oftechnologies for the capture, burial and processing of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is the most promising for the Russian Federation. The main directions for the organization of scientific and technical research and expert-analytical support of political discussions on the directions of development of low-carbon energy are proposed.

Роль промисловості у забезпеченні сталого розвитку: досвід смартпріоритизації країн Центральної та Східної Європи

The article is devoted to the analysis and generalisation of the European practice of smart prioritisation with an emphasis on the role of the industrial sector in the implementation of innovative solutions to ensure sustainable development. The object of the study is the reference countries of Central and Eastern Europe. It was found that the CEE countries are at different stages of the path to sustainable development and demonstrate different degrees of concentration of national smart specialisation strategies on sustainable innovations. Croatia, Poland and the Czech Republic show the greatest interest in the implementation of smart priorities for sustainable development. Sustainable energy and renewables, resource efficiency, sustainable production and consumption prevail among the subject areas of sustainable innovation. In the sectoral aspect, the leading role in the implementation of smart innovative solutions to ensure sustainable development is assigned to manufacturing. In the developed smart specialisation strategies, most of the CEE countries focus on the manufacture of food products. This indicates the choice of smart priorities based on traditional specialisations. The prospects for the development of this sector are related to the bioeconomy, which also involves the resources of the wood industry and accumulated technological knowledge in chemical production and machine building. We have revealed two approaches in the practice of smart prioritisation: (1) concentrated prioritisation, which involves focusing on a certain innovative direction and is based on a limited number of types of economic activity with an understanding of their future interaction; (2) broad prioritisation, which is characteristic of territories with weak innovation ecosystems and involves unclear cross-sectoral interactions and coverage of a significant number of innovation directions, which are planned to be clarified in the course of further collaboration between key stakeholders. The results of the study make it possible to improve approaches to the development of smart specialisation strategies for the recovery and sustainable development of Ukrainian territories in the post-war period and to build a mutually beneficial cross-border/interregional partnership between Ukraine and the CEE countries in the selected smart priorities.

Problems of Qualification of Extremist Crimes

The analysis of the complex of criminal law problems of the formation of the institution of extremist crimes is given, questions are raised about the role and place of the totality of crimes of an extremist orientation in the structure of crime about the absence of a single object of criminal encroachment, the possibility of committing, any crime motivated by hatred or enmity, lack of a legal definition of “social group” and other aspects inextricably linked with the qualification of the crimes in question. It is noted that the legislative act becomes a tool for manipulating public opinion due to the choice of unreasonable priorities, politicized assessments in the formation of the institution of extremist crimes, which also forms informational prerequisites for the subsequent adoption of unreasonable and ineffective decisions in the field of ensuring the security of citizens, society and the state, it is proposed ways of development of the considered institution.

Інноваційна трансформація поствоєнної економіки України: детермінація цілепокладання та регіональні особливості

The article formulates the author’s own conception of innovative transformation of the post-war economy of Ukraine for accelerated elimination of the consequences of the military invasion of the aggressor state on a global scale and modernization of the structural units of the national economy and regional economic complexes. It is substantiated that in the context of significant territorial heterogeneity of the sectoral structure of the economic complex, the choice of priorities for innovative transformation of the post-war economy should take into account the peculiarities of economic development of Ukraine’s regions. It is found that the determination of goal-setting for the innovative transformation of the post-war economy should include the identification of the main determinants (military, institutional-digital, resource-production and environmental, social, macro-cyclical and macro-fiscal, global), which currently determine the basic trends in the functioning of national and regional economic complexes. It is substantiated that the main principles of innovative transformation of the post-war economy of Ukraine and regional economic complexes are: 1) the principle of social responsibility; 2) the principle of dirigisme; 3) the principle of inclusiveness; 4) the principle of co-evolution; 5) the principle of convergence; 6) the principle of glocalization. It is proved that the defined set of basic principles for the implementation of transformation processes in the post-war period on an innovative basis determines the following main goals: 1) economic recovery and strengthening of economic self-sufficiency; 2) strengthening of the country’s defense capability and revival of the military-industrial complex; 3) building a welfare state; 4) clean environment. It is established that the main goals (goals of the first order) should be specified in the goals of the second order: territorial-sectoral, ecological-energetic, socio-demographic, and scientific-technical. It is substantiated that the determination of goal-setting for the innovative transformation of the post-war economy of Ukraine should fully take into account the regional specifics of production and infrastructure complex formation in order to ensure the most efficient use of the resource-production potential of territorial entities and the benefits and new opportunities resulting from the deepening of decentralization processes.

“New” Regionalism as an Anti-crisis Strategy for the European Union

The purpose of the article is to analyze possible strategies for the development of the EU, as a key institutional driver of integration that plays a visible role both at the regional and global levels. In recent decades the EU pursued a policy of dynamic expansion, which nowadays meets with resistance from both the “external environment” and within the EU. In this regard, there is a need to determine the limits of the development of regional integration, this is especially important in the context of modern global crisis. This issue is considered from the point of view of balancing between widening and deepening of integration processes. Enlargement (considered more as an expansion) and deepening may put the EU before a choice of priorities; however, they are not mutually exclusive processes. The main challenge is the choice of a strategy that is subordinated to the political will and interests of decision-makers. In order to analytically address the issue, the concept of regionalism and its modern version of “open” regionalism is used as a theoretical approach. It is outlined the extra-regional (global) nature of the EU development strategy. The author concludes that the current anti-crisis strategy of the EU is the construction of a global trading system with elements of regulatory mechanisms that ensures the sustainable competitiveness of the EU, even at the expense of internal centralization.

THE ECONOMIC BASIS OF WEALTH AND ITS TAXATION

The purpose of this paper is to examine the current problems of wealth, which is due to the current steady trends of increasing wealth and the increasing number of wealthy people. The aim of the paper is to define the essence, prerequisites for the emergence and development of wealth, as well as to reflect the historical aspects of the evolution of wealth and its present state. The topic of the article is conditioned by the necessity to reveal modern stratification of social strata by the level of wealth, formation of society's wealthy class and its growth, processes of wealth creation and multiplication. At the same time, the purpose of the article is to study wealth as an object of taxation. In this connection, the economic essence of wealth tax and prerequisites for its introduction were considered, the specifics of functioning of wealth tax in the market economy were determined, and the most important features of functioning of wealth tax were revealed. Methodology. A correct analysis of the social structure of society in terms of material well-being makes it possible to assess the efficiency of the economy and the quality of public policy in the system of creation and distribution of public income, public goods and wealth. Without the results of these calculations, fatal errors arise in the choice of state priorities of socio-economic policy and in making optimal decisions in the financial sphere. The study is based on the comparison of wealth tax data in different countries. Results. The question and modern specificity of wealth is explored. The value of wealth to society and the state is determined. Wealth tax is an effective fiscal instrument of the state in the distribution of state revenues. Wealth tax exists in many countries in various forms. Practical implications. Possibilities of increasing welfare and increasing wealth are considered. An adequate assessment of wealth and well-being will allow the state to conduct a balanced and effective socio-economic and financial policy to stabilize society and adopt a stable social order. The financial essence of the wealth tax and the prerequisites for its introduction were studied. The specifics of functioning of wealth tax in the market socially oriented economy are considered. Value/originality. It was found that wealth is a complex, multifaceted category, which can be characterized as a specific feature of the socio-economic structure of society, which determines its state, results, dynamics and trends of development. Wealth characterizes the ability to achieve a positive result (effect) in the market conditions of management and use of socio-economic potential available in the society, which indicates the level of its civilizational development. The features of functioning of wealth tax in different countries of the world are considered. The use of wealth tax as a fiscal tool in the tax system of the state was proposed.

Relationship between value-oriented and motivational spheres of personality

The article deals with reflexive analysis of the peculiarities of the correlation of the components of value-orientation and motivational spheres of man. The formation of the individual as a full member and co-creator of the surrounding reality is characterized by a stable system of internal motives – motivational aspirations, taking into account social requirements and a personified system of values. The result of the interaction between man and the world is the discovery of a person’s synthesized expression of cost priorities or clear orientations and motives on the path to self-improvement. The complex and multi-faceted structure of value-orientation and motivational components of the individual involves a conscious progression to the implementation of a significant number of strategies, principles, criteria and parameters of their research. Therefore, it is expedient to use a systematic approach to the knowledge of the value orientations of man in the relationship of his personality and social guidance, creating a motivational field of its activity. On the basis of empirical search, types of value-motivational profile of respondents were distinguished: progressive, regressive, impulsive, expressive, trivial. It is proved that value orientations of a person are formed under the influence of conscious choice of cost priorities and are manifested in the through motive of committing. Valuable orientations are the basis for realizing the personality of rational choice of approaches and principles in achieving positive (from the evaluative positions of the person himself) results of his actions, whereas the process or procedure of this choice is based on the motives that determine the tools (means, forms, mechanisms and methods) of direct activity . Personality is guided by the choice of strategies for self-improvement, mainly by a system of values, which, transforming into a person’s value orientations, produce its motives-the desire for full self-realization under the actual conditions of situational everyday life.

THE BLUE ECONOMY: A NEW TREND IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of the paper is to study the current problems of ecology and environmental protection, which is associated with modern sustainable trends in economic development. The growth of the world economy as a whole and the economic progress of most developed market economies is leading to increased use of natural resources and, at the same time, to increasing depletion and pollution of the environment. The purpose is to define the essence, the prerequisites for the emergence and development of the blue economy as a modern concept of interaction between society and nature through the economy, as well as to reflect the preconditions for the activation of a common green movement on a global scale in order to preserve nature and ensure the natural conditions of human habitation. The topic of the article is due to the need to disclose the current economic dynamics and the pace of social progress and its impact on the environment. In this regard, the essence of the blue economy, directions and principles of its implementation for the restoration and strengthening of natural potential are considered. Methodology. An objective and adequate assessment and analysis of the dynamics and directions of the world economy in terms of increasing economic potential and the production of economic goods to ensure the well-being of society makes it possible to properly assess the level of impact on nature and the environment. The results of such assessments and calculations make it possible to identify and correct existing and prevent the occurrence of potential errors in the choice of priorities for socio-economic policy and in making effective decisions in the sphere of production. The study is based on an assessment of the interaction between the economy and the environment at the present stage of civilizational progress. Results. The issues of modern economic trends and the environment and ecology are investigated. The essence, specificity and necessity of introducing the blue economy in modern conditions are defined. The need to protect nature and reduce pollution is becoming more and more relevant to modern society. Practical implications. The state of the natural environment and the possibilities of saving and improving it are studied. An adequate assessment of the state of nature and natural resources will allow the global community to conduct a balanced and effective socio-economic and environmental policy for the harmony of society and the nature in which it lives. Value / originality. It has been established that nature is the basis of the social and economic life of society and at the same time the primary goal of the progress of civilization. Economics is simply the means by which nature enables the creation of wealth for society. Nature can exist without humanity, but humanity cannot exist without nature. That is why the primitive form of nature and a clean environment is especially relevant, particularly in today's environment. To this end, a new type of environmental policy as the "blue economy" has begun to be introduced in the modern world.

THE NEED TO REVIEW CULTURAL POLICIES IN BULGARIA

Cultural policy guarantees freedom of expression, creates conditions for equal participation in the cultural life of the country, preserves and promotes the culture of different ethnic groups and religions, supports education, intercultural exchange and expands intercultural communication. In this context, the influence of European cultural policies on national ones is of particular importance for the development of art and the preservation of cultural values. The choice of priorities, goals and tasks, a good set of measures, funding mechanisms, accessibility to citizens, their recognition by society are of particular importance and favors the development of culture. In the context of the social isolation caused by COVID-19, cultural policies need to be updated. This report is based on an analysis of statistics relating to the expenditure on culture and the arts at the European and national level, a comparative analysis of European cultural policies and their impact on national ones. The obtained results outline guidelines for the development of cultural policies at the regional level and can be a basis for practical application and further research in this direction.

О функциональном программировании

The article is devoted to the description of the features of functional programming, considered as a methodology for solving new and research problems of applied and system programming. The technique of analysis and comparison of programming paradigms is involved, taking into account the priorities of decision-making in the process of developing programs. The methodology for comparing languages and programming paradigms is based on an informal definition of the term “programming paradigm”, according to which, when comparing paradigms, it is necessary to highlight the distinctive testable features that allow verification. As such signs, it turned out to be useful to use priorities in decision-making at different stages of studying the problem statement, and then developing and debugging a program for solving it. Accounting of priority allows you to predict the complexity of the application of programmable solutions, starting with planning, studying and organizing the development of long-lived programs. The material of the article is somewhat debatable. The article gives a clear formulation of the principles of the functional programming paradigm, which distinguish it from other paradigms. Based on these principles, the derivation of consequences that allow the successful application of functional programming in solving complex problems is carried out, they are concretized to the tasks of organizing parallel computing and improving the performance of programs created within the framework of the functional programming paradigm. The complexity of creating programs for solving new problems is shown on the example of parallel computing and the requirements for a universal multi-paradigm language for parallel computing are described. For functional programming problems, the correctness and completeness of solutions is more important than the efficiency and productivity of the resulting programs. It is this choice of priorities that allows functional programming to be considered as a general technique for preparing prototypes or functional models. We can say that functional programming acts as a design office for production programming.

The Role of Strategies in Diversification of Regional Economies: Planned Development versus Unplanned Results

Introduction. The issues of long-term strategic planning are crucial for the successful socio-economic development of Russia’s regions. At the same time, the validity of the choice of industry priorities is often not supported by a comprehensive analysis of the unique competitive advantages of the region, which makes it difficult to achieve the established goals. The purpose of the study is to identify the links between the stated priorities and structural changes in Russia’s regions, particularly, the emergence of new industries of specialization in the regions. Materials and Methods. The study was based on the strategies for socio-economic development of Russia’s regions adopted in 2005–2010. The method of content analysis of documents was employed when forming a list of the priority industries declared in the strategies of 66 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The adapted methodology of the European Cluster Observatory for identifying industry specializations was used to determine the diversification of regional industry portfolios. Results. The conducted analysis of the strategic documents has shown that the industry priorities of Russia’s regions do not reveal their unique specializations, but are focused on the sectors which are most common for the Russian economy. In half of the strategies the food industry and heavy engineering are named as priorities for long-term development. Diversification of regional industry portfolios has been recorded in 46 regions. A total of 76 cases of industries emerging in regional portfolios from 2005 to 2015 have been identified. In 11 regions, the declared industry priorities have not been associated to the real processes of diversification. Discussion and Conclusion. The study has revealed that the diversification of the economy in many Russia’s regions is unplanned. This is not so much the result of a strategic decision of regional authorities, but rather the impact of factors that are not taken into account when choosing industry priorities, which have a significant impact on industry development. The provisions and regional classifications developed in the article may contribute to the development of the theory of public and municipal administration in terms of assessing the impact of managerial decisions on the socio-economic development of territories.