This article reveals the content of the labor emancipation process currently taking place in the developed world and started several decades ago, proves the fundamental nature of this process, which suggests that it will lead to the victory of free (self-employed) labor over forced (wage) labor and further development of the former. In order to substantiate the sustainable nature of the labor emancipation process, the article provides its economic justification, shows that it is a manifestation in the field of labor relations of a more general process of liberation from capitalist exploitation of the industrial relations entire system that has been taking place in the world for several decades. It is shown that the present liberation of industrial relations, including labor relations, is a logical phase of the historical cycle of capitalist-self-employed transformation of industrial relations, which replaced the process of capitalist enslavement of industrial relations, including labor relations, that had been going on for several centuries. The article demonstrates that the current cycle of capitalist-self-employed transformation of industrial relations is a manifestation of a more general trend, namely, the general economic law, i.e. the law passing through the entire economic history, according to which the history of economic life is the whole sequence of such cycles. 

The study evaluates the effectiveness of Russia’s chairmanship in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2023, which holds particular significance amid the transformation of the global economy and the growing role of integration associations. The relevance of the topic stems from the strategic importance of Russia’s leadership in the EAEU against the back-drop of sanctions pressure and the restructuring of international cooperation chains. The research problem lies in the absence of a comprehensive methodology for analyzing the outcomes of chairmanships, which limits the identification of integration potential and its adaptation to external challenges. The study aims at assessing the effectiveness of this chairmanship. The qualitative methods (interdisciplinary and institutional approaches) and quantitative tools, including graph theory and regression analysis, were applied to develop an evaluation model for the integration process. The key conclusion highlights the need for transforming initiatives into sustainable institutions by aligning political decisions with global trends. The practical recommendations include implementing differentiated approaches for small economies and establishing mechanisms for rapid strategy adjustments. The future research prospects involve adapting the model to assess chairmanships in other multilateral structures and exploring lagged effects of institutional reforms. 

The article examines the state of the innovative infrastructure for the development of service sector organizations in the context of digital transformation at the regional level by the analysis of publicly available indicators that characterize such infrastructure and environmental conditions in the regions. The methods of comparison and benchmarking are used for the analysis. As a result, it was noted that the state of the innovative infrastructure for the development of service sector organizations in the regions is highly differentiated. As a rule, the state of innovation infrastructure is better in those regions where the population is higher. Sometimes, the regions of the Russian Federation with low population are among the leading regions, but they are among the leaders in terms of gross regional product. In this regard, it can be concluded that the state of the innovative infrastructure for the development of service organizations in the context of digital transformation is highly dependent on human capital, to a lesser extent there is a dependence on the economic state of the region. 

The article examines the impact of housing infrastructure on the socio-economic development of the regions of the Volga Federal District, analyzes theoretical approaches of domestic and foreign authors to the study of the housing environment as a key element of regional development. The subject of the study is the regularities and peculiarities of the impact of the level of housing infrastructure development on the main socio-economic indicators of the Volga Federal District regions, formalized by labor force size and other integral indicators characterizing population living standard and the sustainability of the regional economy. The goal is to determine the degree and nature of impact of the housing infrastructure state on the socioeconomic indicators of regional development in the Volga Federal District. The authors identified significant territorial differentiation in terms of housing infrastructure development in the Volga Federal District, which allowed to form three regional clusters: with a high, medium and low level of housing environment development. It was established that for a comprehensive improvement of socio-economic conditions, it is necessary to take into account territorial specifics and use a differentiated approach to housing policy. 

The article presents a methodology for assessing the strategic potential of metallurgical enterprises in the context of sustainable development based on the theory of fuzzy cognitive maps. The proposed approach allows to model the interrelationships between the key principles of sustainable development: environmental responsibility, innovation and technological upgrade, and social responsibility. The scenario modeling was carried out under various initial conditions, simulating moderate development, an innovative focus and an environmental crisis. The findings of the study demonstrate a high degree of self-organization and mutual reinforcement of the principles of sustainable development, regardless of the initial conditions, which indicates systemic stability of these components in the structure of strategic potential. The proposed techniques allow metallurgical enterprises to form effective development strategies under conditions of increasing environmental challenges and structural changes in the industry. 

The article discusses contemporary approaches to minimizing environmental risks arising from the implementation of large infrastructure projects in the Russian Federation. The relevance of the study is due to increasing anthropogenic impact on the environment, tightening environmental standards and the need for complying with the principles of sustainable development. The authors analyze key environmental risk management practices, including ESG strategies, application of Best Available Technologies (BAT), Project Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and integration of environmental measures at all stages of design and construction. Particular attention is given to regulatory and legal regulation issues, in particular the lack of a clear definition and classification of environmental risks in the Russian legislation, which complicates their systemic management. The adapted international practices such as the IRIIS system, which combines global sustainability standards with national specifics, are being investigated. The technological innovations are being considered, including digitalization of environmental controls and implementation of negative emission solutions (DAC, BECCS). Development prospects are linked to further integration of green technologies, improving life cycle assessment methods and strengthening international cooperation on the basis of the new geopolitical reality. The findings of the study can be used to develop effective mechanisms to reduce the negative impact of infrastructure projects on the environment. 

The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that in the context of the rapid development of the digital economy and increasing demand for IT specialists, there is an increasing need to study the trends of the labor market in this field. The Samara Region, being one of the key regions in Russia, faces constraints in the process of providing its enterprises with qualified personnel in the field of information technology. The problem disclosed in this article is discrepancy between supply of IT specialists in the labor market and growing demand for them, leading to personnel shortage, which negatively affects the development of the digital infrastructure and the economy of the region. The purpose of the study is to analyze the current state of IT specialist labor market in the Samara region, identify the main opportunities and constraints, and develop recommendations for improving the situation. The methods used in the study are: analysis for statistical data and reports; systematization of the regional and federal IT support programs; systematization of solutions to the identified problems. The author concludes that the key problems of forming the IT specialist labor market in the Samara region include competition for personnel, economic and political instability, brain drain, the need for continuous knowledge updating, and infrastructural constraints. To solve them, it is necessary to bring educational programs in line with professional standards, focus curricula on the formation of relevant knowledge and skills required in the labor market, organize internships and work placements on the territory of IT companies to gain practical experience, conduct certification of students and young professionals for compliance with professional standards in communications, information and communication technologies, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation. The proposed measures will eliminate problems in the labor market of IT specialists in the Samara region, provide the region with qualified personnel and will contribute to the development of the digital economy. 

The existing interregional differentiation, lack of own financial and investment funds, the need for improving efficiency of their use determines the assessment of self-sufficiency of economic systems and the application of their results to the practice of territorial regulation. It is substantiated that one of the tools for increasing self-sufficiency of the regional economy are institutions of development. The aim of the work is to determine the role of institutions of development in ensuring self-sufficiency of regional economies and developing practical recommendations for its improvement. The role of federal institutions of development in increasing the financial self-sufficiency of the regions of the Volga Federal District was studied. It is shown that the analysis for the activities of institutions of development is based on the closed system of their accountability, the absence of legislatively established principles of openness and transparency of the structure functioning results, which limits the ability of the state and society to assess and control effectiveness. It has been revealed that large investment projects of strategic importance receive support from federal, regional institutions of development and other public partners operating in the market for a long time, which leads to duplication of functions performed by these structures and insufficient specification of their areas of responsibility in ensuring the territory's economy development. The need for institutions of development to take into account the unmet needs of the regions with different levels of self-sufficiency in products or services, as well as the potential possible volume of their production in the territory before making a decision on implementation of investment projects, which will increase validity of their support, is substantiated. The need for optimal distribution of power of federal and regional institutions of development in order to increase investment attractiveness of the project localization territory and increase self-sufficiency of its economy is indicated. The findings obtained in the framework of the study are the initial groundwork for the development of practical recommendations for increasing self-sufficiency of the Volga Federal District region economy. 

The article examines aspects of the impact of the human factor on accounting information systems (AIS) operation in the context of the modern economy. The authors propose a classification of risk zones associated with the influence of the human factor, which includes external and internal levels of impact. The external level covers regulatory and legislative frameworks as well as change management policy, while the internal level includes employees' professional competence, managerial culture, cognitive constraints, and interaction with technologies used within AIS. Special attention is given to the role of errors that occur during the implementation of accounting procedures, along with their causes - including insufficient staff qualifications, emotional burnout among accounting personnel, ineffective corporate culture, and technological barriers. Proposals are presented for minimizing the negative impact of the human factor by implementing early warning systems, forming cross-functional teams, improving employees' psychological well-being, and regular audits of the accounting information system. The article demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach to studying the issue, based on socio-psychological systems and institutional concepts. The findings of the study can be applied by economic entities to enhance the reliability and efficiency of accounting processes within information systems. 

The constituent entities of the Russian Federation, in the context of a changing development model, are facing new challenges associated with a high need for financial resources to open new production facilities, modernize infrastructure and improve the population quality of life. The purpose of the article is to develop a concept of a financial strategy for the constituent entities of the Russian Federation that integrates modern financial instruments and mechanisms to ensure the implementation of regional socio-economic development strategies. The study uses a set of methods, including theoretical analysis, qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as tools for statistical analysis for financial data. The author's methodology for qualitative and quantitative assessment of financial support for the implementation of regional development strategies is proposed, including a scale of qualitative and quantitative assessment, tested for the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The assessment of the approaches of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to making strategic financial decisions has been carried out. The findings of the study can be used by the state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in development, updating and implementation of regional development strategies, organizations of the non-financial sector of economy in the assessment and selection of financing strategies for investment projects, as well as educational organizations of higher education in updating educational and methodological support for curricula on economics. 

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of digital business ecosystems on corporate strategies and HR management in the context of digital transformation. A comprehensive analysis for ecosystem approach impact on corporate strategies and HR management is conducted. Particular attention is paid to changes in companies' business models and adaptation of HR processes within the framework of the business ecosystem approach. The main strategies for the development of business ecosystems are considered: Status Quo, ensuring scale, differentiation and focusing. Using the cases of Sber, Yandex, and MTS, the key types of strategies for the development of digital business ecosystems are identified. The article analyzes the influence of business ecosystems on corporate management and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in HR strategies and the formation of new employee competencies to maintain competitiveness. The processes of transformation of the HR function are considered: the transition to flexible forms of selection, adaptation and training of personnel, the formation of internal educational business ecosystems and the development of both digital and flexible employee competencies. It is shown that successful implementation of a business ecosystem strategy is impossible without rethinking the role of HR as a strategic partner of business. As a result, HR management becomes an integral element of the business ecosystem, ensuring its flexibility, scalability and sustainable development. The findings obtained can be useful for companies seeking to adapt to the realities of the digital economy in order to build sustainable growth models based on a business ecosystem approach. 

The monetary policy in Russia is going through a crisis period due to overheated demand and increased inflationary expectations among the population and businesses. In this regard, it is particularly important to identify areas that can improve the effectiveness of the Bank of Russia's efforts to achieve price stability. The purpose of this study is to identify the essence of inflationary expectations as a financial category and determine their role in returning inflation to its target level. To achieve this goal, the authors used theoretical and empirical methods of scientific inquiry, as well as analyzed the works of financial researchers and statistical data from the Bank of Russia. Based on the results of the analysis, it was established that inflation expectations are a specific financial category that contains a set of subjective behavioral characteristics of economic agents regarding their perception and forecasts of the price level. The Bank of Russia uses inflation expectations to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of its monetary policy measures. The Central Bank influences the expectations of economic agents using a non-traditional tool: communications and communication policy, which aims at explaining the logic of decisions to change the key interest rate, increasing transparency in the Bank of Russia's operations, and signaling the future direction of monetary policy through inflation expectations. Based on the analysis for inflation dynamics and inflation expectations, the authors concluded that at the current stage, the key rate and communications do not fully affect price dynamics. The authors see the solution to this problem in developing communication policies and expanding opportunities for financial education for citizens and businesses.