Abstract: The article covers the topic related to the digital currencies. It examines such questions as the emergency of bitcoin, its benefits and disadvantages and the approach of different countries to bitcoin and related technologies. The article also shows how Russian government decided to legalize and regulate digital currencies in the country, especially bitcoin.
ICO projects and its potential investments analysis
ID number: J201712
Abstract: In this article we are going to analyze the method of attracting primary capital for a company using a crypto currency. It has advantages over the standard IPO: it allows to raise more funds spending several times less on it than with the standard procedure for placing shares on the stock exchange. This method is called ñrowdsale, or ICO (Initial Coin Offering).
Analysis and estimation of China experience on foreign direct investments attraction
ID number: J201713
Abstract: Through this the article it was discussed about the role of foreign direct investment in the development of the state economy. In each country there is a specific approach of attracting foreign investment, predetermined by the level of socio-economic development, the degree of external openness and certain objectives. The author evaluates China's experience in attracting foreign investors. The concept and principles of the policy of "open doors", the stages of its implementation are analyzed. The features of China's policy focused on stimulating foreign investment are considered. It is proposed to apply the Chinese experience of attracting foreign investments in Russia."
Key-words: investment, foreign investment, foreign investors, open door policy, investment climate, economic growth, free economic zones, GDP, FDI, China
Abstract: The article arises the problem of offshore business and its side effects in Russian economy. The main properties and history of offshores was described. Measures of de-offshorization in general and for Russian economy were offered.
Employment in the public or private sector, which is better?
ID number: J201715
Abstract: It has been widely assumed in the literature that public sector organization operates in a different way compared to private sector organization. This paper intends to contribute to develop further this issue by investigating whether the relationship between worker efforts differs significantly both in the public and in the private sector. By drawing on data from the Monthly Employment Survey(PME), Brazil 2003–2012, and proxies for worker effort (unpaid overtime work and absences), it was observed, initially, significant differences between worker’s profiles depending on the sector they are employed. In turn, the estimation results of the dynamic panel models confirm that the level of worker effort alters according to their switches from one sector to another in the labor market. Briefly, public sector workers do not tend to do unpaid overtime work comparable to those in private sector, and they are more likely to be absent at work.
Key-words: switch sector, work, labour market, public sector, private sector
Analysis of impact of the sanctions on the foreign direct investment in Russia
ID number: J201716
Abstract: The article examines the effect of sanctions of developed countries on FDI in Russia. There proved that economic sanctions worsened the capital inflow in Russia. The authors analyzed the situation in order to find out the main problems concerning investment climate in Russia and work out recommendations on how to improve the situation – to make Russia a more attractive country to invest in under the circumstances of sanctions. Both internal and external issues are considered.
The main threats of energy in sphere of economic security
ID number: J201717
Abstract: There is talking about energy security in global economic meaning. Also there is the concept of non-renewable resources, treatments, and observes variations of solve the currents problems of energy security.
Key-words: Energy security, resources, treatments, non-renewable, economic security
Financial analysis of rosneft and royal dutch shell companies under oil and currency crises in 2014
ID number: J201718
Abstract: This article is devoted to “Rosneft” behaviour under the global Oil crises of 2014 as well as Currency crises of 2014-2015 in Russia. Studying of consequences of each of crises for two companies, one of which is based in Europe, provided us detailed understanding what factors played a major role and how deeply it affected financial results of the companies. The idea of “Rosneft” company’s success is proved by the external and internal factors based on financial indicators.
The financial situation of the company "AVTOVAZ" and recommendations for improving the activity
ID number: J201719
Abstract: The relevance of the article is that at present the enterprises are interested in increasing the efficiency and quality of their activities. The criterion for assessing the financial condition of an enterprise is such an indicator as liquidity. This article analyzes the liquidity indicators of the enterprise and draws the main conclusions from the analysis. Based on the conclusions made, recommendations are proposed for improving these indicators of the enterprise.
Analysis of the dynamics of the development of the Russian banking sector in 2014-2017
ID number: J2017110
Abstract: This article examines the main indicators of the banking sector of the Russian Federation and the dynamics of their changes for the period 2014-2017. In the course of the study, statistical data as well as expert opinions were examined and analyzed. Based on this information, conclusions were made about the development trends of the banking sector in Russia, as well as the factors that influenced it.
Key-words: banking sector, Central bank of Russia, sanctions, inflation targeting, key rate, trends in banking, credit organization
Abstract: The impact of economic sanctions imposed on Russia after annexing Crimea was researched in the article. The author indicated which groups of sanctions caused fluctuation on Russian stock markets in 2014. Moreover, the decision about raise of key interest rate made by Central Bank of Russia in order to stabilize the national currency was analysed in terms of its impact on stock markets. Results of the research can be used in the analysis of connection between sanctions against Russia and its stock markets.
Key-words: Sanctions against Russia, effects of sanctions, stock markets, devaluation of ruble, SDN list, raise of key interest rate, annexation of Crimea, actions of Russian Central Bank