Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1994-2540 (Print)
ISSN 2542-1956 (Online)


information economy

Labor Relations Change in Conditions of Information Economy Development

In the article there are considered theoretical aspects of labor relations in modern conditions of information economy. The author pays attention to modification of labor character, forms of labor activity coordination and informational product property relations. 

Firm as the Research Object in the Theory of Information Economy

Introduction. The role of firm in the conditions of information economy is investigated in the article. Modern economic realities reflect the global change of economic paradigm and the transition to the information society. This fact naturally influences on behavior of firm as active economic agent. Considering theoretical aspect of a traditional role of firm as a main manufacturer in economy, there is topical issue: whether there is this role invariable in the conditions of new realities of information economy? Theoretical analysis.

The Concept of “Industry 4.0” as the Basis for the Industrial Sector Reindustrialization

Introduction. The modern economy, based on digital technologies, poses the question for the public and private sector of how to modernize the industrial sector most effectively and smoothly through these technologies. Theoretical analysis. The researchers formed the idea of the need to modernize the industrial economy with the help of digital technologies, primarily through increasing the efficiency of planning processes and organizing the reproduction system.

Pandemic of Coronavirus as a Factor of Intensification of Development and Implementation of Digital Technologies

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the largest business and economic shocks in modern history. Although it is difficult to assess the long-term consequences of this phenomenon at the current stage, events have already taken place in the economy that have catalyzed a number of changes. And in particular, these systemic innovations are closely related to the digitalization of technological business processes, which most of the market participants cannot ignore.

Theoretical Approaches to the Study of the Information Economy at the Macro Level

The article presents some theoretical approaches to the analysis of the information economy at the macro level. The definition of the information economy is given, and its features are listed. Among them are: specific theory of value, the law of increasing returns, low transaction costs, information economic relations. Theoretical analysis. The author considers the concept of aggregate demand and aggregate supply in the market of information products and services.

Transformation Social-economic Maintenance of Consumption in the Information Economy

The article is devoted to the reproduction, information, innovative approaches to transformation of social-economic content consumption From these positions are investigated changes in the role, structure, functions of consumption, its subjects and objects, forms of implementation and results, taking place under the influence of informatization and globalization of society and the economy.

Knowledge and Information in «New Economy» Conception

The difference and similarities between «knowledge» and «information» are examined in this article. The author offers original theory of Экономика 13 influence of these categories on each other in postindustrial society.