Aim. The purpose of the work is to study the changes in the structure of the economy during the fifth scientific and technological revolution, to identify the elements that accelerate the pace of economic growth in the country.
Methodology. The methodological basis of the research is the works of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of economic theory and statistics. The methods of analysis, comparison, generalization and interpretation of the research results are applied.
Results. The study identifies interrelated factors characterizing the knowledge society, revealing the trend of economic development: the rapidly increasing role of knowledge in all fields of activity; the development of research institutes and the growth of the use of scientific knowledge, the introduction of advanced technologies into production processes and their effective functioning; the economic potential of the process of digitalization of companies, contributing to the achievement of a new level of productivity; the development of infrastructure to preserve and transfer knowledge.
Research implications. The importance of the scientific and technological revolution is revealed, which undoubtedly affects the change in resources, the material and technical working conditions of workers, the change in the role and place of man in production processes and structural shifts in the economy.

Aim. The study is aimed at identifying promising approaches to the formation and implementation of regional financial policy that promotes sustainable development of territories.
Methodology. The methodological approach used in the study includes a systematic and comparative analysis of data obtained from open sources, analytical reviews and official statistics.
Results. The need to apply an approach to assessing the effectiveness of regional financial policy, considering the characteristics of each region, is established. Key financial management tools are identified: budget planning, tax and credit policies, as well as measures to attract investment.
Research implications. The study contributes to the theory of financial policy, offering new approaches to monitoring and evaluating its results, which also in practice allows to improve the efficiency of regional financial management by expanding the understanding of the mechanisms of interregional cooperation.

Aim. To develop a methodology for quantifying the likelihood of risks in the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region.
Methodology. The research used methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison, and a systematic approach.
Results. Based on mathematical logic, a methodology has been developed for quantifying the degree of risks associated with the components of the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region, which are significantly susceptible to risks, with further determination of the total probability of risk in the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region.
Research implications. The methodology is intended for researchers of the problems of agroindustrial complex development in the regions of Russia. The results of the application of the author’s methodology for analyzing statistical data will serve as reliable information in substantiating the problems (threats) and prospects for the development of the agro-industrial complex in the regions of Russia.

Aim. Analysis of the essence of the principles of sustainable development, justification of their significance as a strategic imperative for modern business, and identification of the conditions for their successful implementation.
Methodology. The methodological foundation of the study is based on a systems approach. General scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, and comparison were applied. The study reviews key international documents in the field of sustainable development as well as examples of their adaptation in business strategies and management models.
Results. It is established that sustainable development, as a global paradigm, exerts a significant influence on the formation of strategic approaches. Key barriers to business adaptation to the requirements of sustainable development were identified, including institutional, regulatory, and cultural aspects. The main principles of sustainable development relevant for domestic organizations were outlined.
Research implications. This work contributes to the theoretical understanding of sustainable development as a concept of strategic management and can be used in shaping corporate policy, developing sustainable development programs, and creating regulatory frameworks in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance.

Aim. In today’s world, where technological progress and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in economic development, it is necessary to have effective tools to measure and evaluate the innovative potential of various industries.
Methodology. The research methodology is based on various methods such as analysis and synthesis, systematization and classification, observation and comparison, diagnostic approach, etc. The methods used made it possible to deepen the understanding of the subject of the study and obtain appropriate conclusions.
Results. The analysis of the data obtained allowed us to show the relationship between the level of innovation potential and economic activity. In addition, it was found that economic barometers can serve as a reliable indicator of future economic development.
Research implications. The study confirms the importance of developing innovative potential to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. Moreover, the results of the study indicate the need for effective government regulation and support of innovation activities in the country.

Aim. To investigate the evolution of managerial innovation concepts in industry and identify key trends that define modern management practices.
Methodology. The research methodology is based on the methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, diagnostic approach, interpretation of research results and some others.
Results. It was revealed that the evolution of managerial innovation concepts in industry has gone from rigid, hierarchical management models to more flexible and adaptive approaches with digital and sustainable models, with a clear dependence on technological waves and national characteristics of industrial development. Key trends in the development of management systems for Russian industrial enterprises have been identified.
Research implications. The theoretical and practical significance lies in the fact that, based on the research results, practical recommendations for Russian industrial enterprises on the transition to the concept of “Industry 4.0” at the strategic, tactical and operational levels are theoretically substantiated and formulated.

Aim. Analysis and evaluation of factors of consumer loyalty formation to the corporate brand in the sphere of retail trade.
Methodology. Scientific methods of observation, description and factor analysis of processes of brand formation of the retail organization were applied.
Results. The main content of the study is the analysis and evaluation of factors of consumer loyalty formation to the corporate brand in the sphere of retail trade. The process of creating an attractive corporate image is considered as the result of marketing activities with the wide use of digital technologies and modern means of communication. The influence of the quality of goods and services, customer satisfaction, the image of the organization and its reputation on customer loyalty is studied. It has been established that the main factor of consumer loyalty formation is the quality of products and customer service. The importance of formation of all main components of the image is substantiated, including the image of the brand, product and consumer, as well as the visual and social elements of the image. In order to identify consumer preferences, the use of the quality function deployment matrix is proposed.
Research implications. The theoretical significance consists in substantiating the priority of product quality and customer service for the formation of customer loyalty to the brand. The practical significance lies in the possibility of using the obtained results in creating a company’s image in the retail sector

Aim. The purpose of the study is to identify and identify the factors, indicators and trends that contribute to the emergence of asymmetry in the socio-economic development of the macroregion.
Methodology. The methods of economic analysis, the expert assessment method, and the coefficient method were used to conduct the research. The key research procedure is the grouping of indicators by region based on data on growth rates and the calculation of the integral value for each analyzed group.
Results. Based on the results of the calculations performed, it is proved that the selected research subject, the Central Federal District, is characterized by a significant degree of inequality in the regions that make up its composition. It is determined that such inequality, among other negative components, will contribute to reducing the stability of socio-economic systems, and in the future may lead to even more negative consequences.
Research implications. The theoretical and/or practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the author presents the results of calculations reflecting a serious level of regional differentiation, and based on such calculations, conclusions are formulated about how strongly such differentiation will affect the stability of socio-economic systems. The results of the study are intended to draw attention to the problem of reducing the stability of the socio-economic system of the region under the influence of a number of factors, and, first of all, the factor of regional differentiation.

Aim. To identify the elements (technologies) of Industry 4.0 that are effectively used in instrumentmaking production, contribute to improving the quality of its products and ensuring the economic security of the industry as a whole.
Methodology. The study is based on the analysis of foreign and domestic sources of literature devoted to issues of ensuring the economic security of the instrument-making industry and improving the quality of its products within the framework of the development of Industry 4.0. The methodological basis of the work was the methods of analysis, generalization, system and analytical approaches.
Results. Groups of product quality parameters and instrument quality indicators, the benefits of implementing the principles of Industry 4.0 at enterprises in the instrument-making industry, as well as the challenges of Industry 4.0 that can lead to significant risks are identified. The technologies of Industry 4.0 and a description of their application in instrument-making production are considered.
Research implications. Consists in the application of the considered technologies in the production process to improve the quality of products in the instrument-making industry, which acts as a factor contributing to the economic security of the industry and the country as a whole, since instrument-making is the basis for the development of technological progress in many areas.

Aim. To analyze key trends in the development of regional labor markets and employment in North-West of Russia.
Methodology. The study was based on data from the Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation, including individual indicators calculated from microdata collected in a sample survey of the workforce. Cost indicators were analyzed using comparable prices. In the study, methods of comparative and descriptive statistical analysis were used as well as methods of generalization.
Results. The study reveals that the situation on the regional labor market of the Northwest is typical of Russia as a whole. The employment rate is stable and unemployment is low, wages are growing, and new and flexible forms of employment are poorly represented (except for employment in the informal economy). In conclusion, the article underlines the need to strengthen cooperation between various actors in the labor market to address the issue of personnel shortages.
Research implications. It consists in revealing the potential of using the results obtained to enhance the mechanisms for regulating the labor market with the aim of increasing its resilience to current challenges.