Vol 8, No 4 (2021)
Articles
Macroeconomic indicators for measuring innovation activity
Abstract
The article defines the content of innovation activity, identifies the main types of activities related to it, examines groups of macroeconomic indicators of innovation activities in the country used by international statistical services and analyzes them. Along with the applied methodological approaches to the assessment of innovation activity, the necessity of taking into account its effectiveness at the level of the organization to assess the degree of innovation activities of the country is justified. The results obtained are useful to government agencies and statistical services in the process of analyzing and evaluating the innovation activity of the country and individual regions.
Promotion of cultural brands as a factor of economic growth of the country: the case of the Republic of Korea
Abstract
The article analyses the "soft power" of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter - RK) and its contribution to the economic growth of this country. The authors examined the evolution of the change in the added value of cultural products. The relationship between the economic indicators of the total export and the export of the cultural and entertainment brand was also revealed. The results of the study show that the Korean national policy to improve the recognition of the cultural brand of the Republic of Kazakhstan is effective. This is evidenced by the low correlation between the export indicators considered. In this regard, researchers conclude that the promotion of the cultural and entertainment brand contributes not only to attracting additional investments from abroad, but also increases the demand for other types of products of South Korean producers.
The main trends in the socio-economic development of the EEU in comparison with MERCOSUR
Abstract
The article identifies and compares the main trends in the socio-economic development of two integration groups: the EEU and MERCOSUR. At the same time, the general vector of development is caused by the common desire of the EEU and MERCOSUR member states to influence the socio-economic sphere by the forces of the entire association. Among the main trends, one can single out relatively low rates of population growth, changes in GDP per capita and its structure, an increase in FDI, an increase in the HDI and different dynamics of the inflation rate. The author provides a qualitative and quantitative description of the trends in socio-economic development in the EEU and in MERCOSUR.
Regional competitiveness and objectives for the efficient use of forest resources in the Far East
Abstract
Russia is the first country in terms of forest land. The Far Eastern Federal District has the largest reserves of ripe and perestroika operating forests, as well as huge resources of non-wood forest products. But a very large territory and extremely poorly developed transport infrastructure currently lead to the inefficient use of forest resources of the Far East of the Russian Federation, although the border countries of the Asia-Pacific region have great potential for importing products from the forest complex of the Far East. The article identifies the problems and prospects for the development of the forest complex of the Far East of the Russian Federation both from the point of view of harvesting and processing wood, and from the point of view of harvesting and processing non-wood forest products. The possibilities of plantation cultivation of forest resources, re-industrialization of timber enterprises of the Far East, development of transport infrastructure were analyzed. It was concluded that the development of the forest complex of the Far East requires not only strengthening the forest industry, but also work in the field of infrastructure and management methods.
Improving the methodology of comprehensive assessment of the spatial development of the Astana agglomeration
Abstract
World practice shows the ability of agglomerations to concentrate the country's potential: industrial, financial, managerial, innovative, ensuring the formation of strategic zones of spatial and economic development. The formation of agglomerations, including Astana (in Kazakhstan), is determined by the historical development of the settlement network in a specific geographical situation, as well as socio-economic conditions. In this article, the author considers the need for managerial influence at all levels, both strategic and regional, on the systematic use of economic resources in order to use them effectively in the formation and development of agglomeration. In the course of the study, the author revealed that the Astana agglomeration includes the capital of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan, and suburban areas of the 1,5 hour ring. The basis for the successful development of a young agglomeration will be the formation of agglomeration thinking: a view of the territory as a single object, coordination of all interests - administration, business. In these conditions, according to the author, the assessment of the spatial and economic value of the agglomeration, taking into account subsystems and factors, becomes a necessity. The article shows the results of the research obtained by the author in the process of formation and development of the «young agglomeration»; the tools of complex assessment analyzed, suggestions for its improvement are given.
The role of Malthus theory in the study of population growth socio-economic problems
Abstract
The article examines the views of Thomas Malthus on population problems, examines the content of population theory and the law of decreasing soil fertility. The reasons for the contemporary insolvency of the Malthus theory in the works of scientists are determined. The views of Malthus on the law on beggars and its impact on British social policy in Great Britain in the XVIII century are considered. The main theses that have served as a subject for research in the scientific works of a number of economists, sociologists and philosophers are given. The influence of his theory on the formation of new scientific concepts was revealed, as well as the ability of Malthus' views to remain relevant and adapt to new changes.