The relevance of the chosen topic is determined by the fact that currently there is a lot of criteria that the modern economic system has to meet, but it remains questionable how significant they are. The main problem of the study is to determine the functionally important conditions for a harmonious combination of private and collective interests inherent in current economic needs. Is there a need to adjust the modern system to global trends, or is it worth following your own beliefs and relying on strengths that make it possible to influence the prospects for the formation of ideal conditions for the functioning of the economy? It is very important to identify the target indicators and performance indicators of modern realities that the state prioritizes, to understand whether society will be able to achieve the state of an ideal economy that will further reduce the technological gap in the domestic economy. The aim of the work is to identify possible characteristic criteria for determining the ideal economy. To achieve this goal, it seems necessary to study the most promising areas of development of economic entities, regardless of the scope of their activities. In modern economic conditions, industrial enterprises have great potential, since innovations in production activities make it possible to produce high-quality and competitive products within the framework of import substitution and allow the commercialization of existing knowledge and skills. In order to expand knowledge on this issue, the works of domestic and foreign authors were studied, revealing the issues of the current state of science and the level of technological development. The study identified possible criteria suitable for the concept of an "ideal economy": low unemployment, high GDP rates achieved through production growth, low poverty, adherence to the principle of equitable distribution of resources, lack of dependence on imports, while maintaining strong international relations and, as a result, ensuring a high standard of living the population of the country. The research methods include comparative analysis, which allows to identify the factors of influence and patterns of development of the situation under consideration, a graphical method, methods of analogy and abstraction.

Determining the correct typological characteristics of tourist clusters is extremely important for the organization of effective activities of the tourism industry in Russian regions and, in particular, for further activation of domestic tourism, especially in those regions that have high natural resource potential, but at the same time we need a significant increase in infrastructure capacity and the creation of institutional conditions for developing the hospitality industry and improving the level of service. The creation of a typology assumes that cluster formations with common trends and patterns of development are based on common highly integrated economic relations between participants and can be united into one group. In addition, the importance of developing a typology of tourist clusters is determined by the fact that the processes of cluster formation in the tourism industry, against the background of the closure of a large number of countries for Russian tourists, began to be carried out very actively, the initiators were both public authorities at the federal and regional levels, and private investors who realized the possibility of applying a financially attractive marketing strategy in this industry "removing the slime".

The scientific interests of the authors of the article are based on issues of methodological support for the development of promising economic specializations of regions that meet the opportunities and challenges of the modern Russian reality. The results of the study are presented in accordance with the objectives: the methodological basis for substantiating the promising specializations of the region is determined, an algorithm for their determination is developed, and the algorithm is tested using the example of the Samara region. Based on the results of using the analytical tool, eight promising specializations of the Samara region were identified, which made it possible to significantly optimize their number compared to the list assigned to the region in the Spatial Development Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2025. Identification of promising industries with advantages and competitiveness will further provide a comprehensive assessment of the development of the subject and highlight the promising landscape of work to achieve regional as well as national goals.

The active spread of information technologies is accompanied by the formation of an IT market, the structure of which is becoming more complex with the expansion of the range of services in the field of digital transformation of companies. The rapid transformation of the IT industry has a major impact on public life and is one of the key areas of the economy. Despite the harsh conditions caused by the structural transformation of the economy in which companies currently find themselves, the processes of digitalization, investment and implementation of technological solutions not only do not stop, but are even intensifying. In this regard, clarifying industry boundaries and developing approaches to systematizing companies related to the IT market, as well as its segmentation, is one of the most important tasks for the development of the industry. The market for information technology, software and hardware is expanding. The product offerings of IT companies are improving, and, consequently, the models of interaction between IT companies both with each other and with clients are becoming more complex. In the course of this study, the current state of the Russian IT industry was analyzed based on various assessments, and various approaches to segmentation of the information technology industry were analyzed. Conclusions are drawn about the trends and prospects of the domestic IT market.

The article investigates problems and importance of ensuring information security in the digital economy, ways to protect personal data and the concept of information protection. The digital economy leads to the development of all spheres of public life, but it is also accompanied by threats of loss of confidential data. To ensure security, it is necessary to develop an effective information security system, including the use and development of additional information resources. One of the important aspects is the formation of human resources in the field of information security through professional development programs. The transition to a digital economy is necessary, but ensuring a high level of information security is a key issue in this process. The article also highlights foundations of the formation of the information society and the digital economy, and provides a theoretical analysis of the basic concepts and features of the digital economy that distinguish it from other economic models.

Human resources are one of the most significant factors influencing the level of development of a region and its investment attractiveness. In order to effectively manage the regional economy, it is necessary to have information about the situation on the labor market, existing problems and development trends. The article proposes a system of indicators to assess the current situation in the regional labor market, taking into account the conjuncture. The focus of the study is on determining the relationship between individual indicators and their mutual influence. In addition, the assessment of the labor market of the Kirov region was carried out in comparison with the situation in the relevant market of the country, the markets of the Volga Federal District, the Nizhny Novgorod Region and the Republic of Tatarstan. The method of economic and statistical modeling was used to determine the values of the factors under which the effective indicator will be optimal. The proposed model allows us to quantify the relationship between such indicators as the number of employed, the number of unemployed and the growth rate of the gross regional product. As a result of the assessment of the labor market in the region, a limited supply of labor was noted, while in the future the need for personnel in the region will increase. Assessment of the current situation, identification of trends, determination of the level of interrelation between the most significant factors allow us to develop management tools that have the greatest impact on the situation in the regional labor market.

The article investigates the wholesale market of industrial equipment in the Samara region and the Russian Federation using methods of multidimensional statistical analysis. The main factors influencing its dynamics and territorial differences are identified, key trends are noted, and a forecast of development is made. In the course of the research, standard procedures for modeling market indicators were used, which include time series analysis and forecasting. Models of price characteristics of the Russian wholesale market of industrial equipment are constructed. It was found that the export rates of equipment and machinery are highest in regions with developed infrastructure, trade and digitalization, with predominantly manufacturingspecific production. As in the case of exports, the import of equipment is relevant for regions with good production infrastructure and manufacturing industry. At the same time, the budget security of the region does not affect the growth of imports. To increase the volume of wholesale trade at the regional level, it is important to have financial resources from individuals and enterprises, primarily in the field of information technology and digital communications.

The article investigates the risk management system of federal universities of the Russian Federation, focused on assessing the risks of educational, research and international activities. The relevance of this topic is based on the need for effective risk detection mechanisms in the organization's activities. The study is aimed at testing the performance of a system of indicators that allows assessing the risks of universities. To improve the quality of the audit, federal universities are divided into clusters in accordance with the number of full-time students and the number of teaching staff. The purpose of the article is to study the risk management system of federal universities of the Russian Federation with an emphasis on assessing the risks of educational, research and international activities. As part of the study, data on the activities of ten federal universities over ten years was analyzed, after which the universities were clustered based on the number of students and teaching staff. The subsequent economic and mathematical analysis of the selected risk indicators was effective, which made it possible to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the risk management system at universities in various educational, research and international areas of activity. The results of the study are conclusions about the effectiveness of the risk management system for educational, research and international activities at federal universities of the Russian Federation in accordance with the formed clustering. The authors draw conclusions about the need to develop and improve the risk management system in federal universities of the Russian Federation for effective control and minimization of risks in educational, research and international fields of activity. It establishes recommendations for further improvement of the risk management system, which may include a more detailed study of risk events, as well as adaptation of risk management methods to the specifics of university activities.

Currently, in the inclusive development of national economies, along with traditional sources of financing for agriculture, Islamic financial instruments are also used. Thus, the demand for this mechanism, currently known as interest-free financing and considered the main type of alternative financing, is growing in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. In recent years, the use of innovative financial resources in the development of the agricultural sector has been in the sphere of interests of participants in the Islamic financial ecosystem – the Ministry of Economy and various subordinate institutions (COBIA, the Entrepreneurship Development Fund), the Central Bank, commercial banks, investment companies, etc. The adoption in January of this year of the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers on the approval of the Regulation on the application of a special regulation regime giving the green light to the use of Islamic financial instruments shows that the use of this mechanism is appropriate and is becoming increasingly relevant. The article investigates the importance of using Islamic financial instruments as an alternative source of financing in the development of agriculture in Azerbaijan. The paper presents in detail the purpose, objectives, applied methods and the results of the study. The latter indicate that Islamic financial instruments can play an important role in creating sustainable financing in agriculture and open up new opportunities for the development of this sector.