Afanasyev A.A. Swap and Scrip in the USA During the Great
Depression and the First Stage of New Deal.
The article focuses on such a poorly known problem
as expansion of non-monetary transactions in the US economy during the
Great Depression. Large barterization turns out to be characteristic not
only of the Russian post-centrally-planned economy in the 1990s but also
of the USA market economy in the early 1930s. The article presents some
facts and data on the use of Swap and circulation of Scrip in the American
economy at that time and analyses the causes of non-monetary transactions
expansion.
Zoidov K.Kh. Methodological and Conceptual Problems of Developing
the Synthetic Theory of Overcoming Transformational Crisis.
Problems associated with developing the theory of
transformational crisis in the Russian economy are considered. Different
approaches to crisis situation are appraised. A methodological substantiation
of overcoming transformational crisis synthetic theory (OTCST) is made.
Basic features of this theory are defined.
Smulov A.M. Contemporary Problems of Interrelations between
Industrial Enterprises and Banks.
Principal factors of the economic growth in Russia
in the years 1999–2001 are considered and dominant role of non-investment
factors is highlighted. Necessity of the Russian economy investment development
is formulated and prospects of bank crediting are outlined. The paper analyzes
the principal financial flows generated by interrelations between enterprises
and banks and identifies their transformation and deformation under the
conditions of Russian quasi-market economy. The author further investigates
the reasons for the gap between supply and demand on the credit resources
market. The impact of banking potential magnitude on the processes of crediting
to industry and economy as a whole is studied.
Lazhentsev V.N. Economic-geographical Aspects of Management
of Territorial Development.
The management of territorial development is determined
as a realm of economic-geographical activity. It consists of socio-economic
division into districts, regional statistics, geocomputer science, territorial
planning and geoexamination. The correlation of these activities is carried
out by estimating the properties and qualities of regional economic systems
on the basis of scientifically reasonable norms.
Khmyz O.V. Capital Account Liberalization and Economic Crisis.
Capital account liberalization is an essential engine
of economic growth and an important vehicle in helping countries intergate
into international capital markets. However, rapid integration of financial
markets in the ongoing efforts to adapt IMF surveillance to changing global
realities may lead to weakening the resilience of domestic economic and
financial systems, problems with balance of payments and, as a result,
to crisis that might arise from international financial contagion. A better
understanding of international capital markets and capital flows is a crucial
input into the deliberations , which requires further work.
Dumnov D.I. On Methodology and Organization of Households
Samples Studies.
The paper discusses the methodology of sampling surveys in population
statistics and the Russian experience of conducting sampling surveys of
households and families over the period of 100 years. The current practice
of forming samples and methods of questioning families as well as possibilities
of testing sample representation are critically examined. Wider application
of group indicators is considered.
Shiobara T. A. «Marxian» Review of the Current Russian Economy.
The article examines the features of the Russian
transition economy after the collapse of the USSR. Basing on non-traditional
interpretation of Marxian approach to the analysis of the current economic
transformations in Russia, the author concludes that the reforms adjustment
would be appropriate in terms of the transition not to the market economy
but to the real capitalist economy.
Uegaki A. Foreign Investment in Russian Regions.
This study considers the empirical relationship
between economic growth and foreign investment in Russian regions. The
data on several types of foreign investment over the last few years are
given. One main result is a considerably sharp division of Russian regions
into the receivers of direct and indirect foreign investment. Another main
result is the lack of significant correlation between foreign investment
and economic growth. The latter result is explained by the pinpoint nature
of foreign investment and by the export orientation of investment projects.
Pukhova G.V. The Experience of Using Economical and Mathematical
Methods in Light Industry in 1963-1990.
Introduction of computer technologies to the sectoral
and enterprise management of light industry was accompanied by active use
of economic-mathematical methods (EMM). The author describes the long-standing
experience of EMM application in combination with computer-aided management
systems in light industry. Particular attention is given to creating the
systems of mathematical models in this branch. The article discusses
the problems arisen, the ways to overcome them and states an opinion
on possible use of EMM in modern management in light industry.
Bondarenko V.M. The Contours of New Methodology of Analysis
of the Laws of Human Development.
The article presents a crucially new methodology
of studying the regularities of human society development. The human society
as a system in development is considered through the universal criteria
of efficiency, i.e. the time period between the origination of one's consumption
needs and their repletion.