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The abstracts accepted by the jury of the subsections on the Lomonosov portal are a brief summary of your research (not an application for future work, but a summary of the results and conclusions you have already obtained)

Abstracts should include:

• Statement of the problem and a brief explanation of its importance and interest

• A brief description of the main existing research results in this area and your personal contribution

• An explanation of how you obtained these results, as well as brief conclusions about their significance for further research in this field and/or their potential for practical application

• A list of the literature you used

Recommended abstract length: 1-2 pages. For more information on formatting, see the formatting guidelines.

The jury will not consider abstracts that do not correspond to the subsection's theme, as well as those that violate academic ethics, such as incorrect borrowing and a high percentage of self-citation.

The format of the section is in-person, with the option of remote participation only for non-resident participants.

List of subsections

1. Institutions and Development

Supervisor PhD, Associate Professor E.N. Kudryashova, PhD, Associate Professor E.N. Nikishina, Senior Lecturer T.A. Kuznetsova

The work of the subsection is devoted to theoretical and empirical studies of formal and informal institutions, their relationship to economic development, and the patterns of institutional change. Papers on political economy, economic analysis of law, sociocultural economics, behavioral economics, and other topics are welcome.

JEL codes: D7, H1, H3, K2, K4, O1

2. Historical and Economic Subsection

Supervisor PhD, Associate Professor Kramar A. A.

Experts: Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor. Drobyshevskaya T. A., Head of the history cabinet Kalashnov Yu. N., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Assoc. Lomkin A.V., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Assoc. Nevsky S. I., acc. Pisemsky V. A., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Assoc. Chaplygina I. G.

The historical and economic subsection is dedicated to the study of the history of the Russian economy, the economies of neighboring and distant countries, as well as the history of domestic and foreign economic thought.

JEL codes: B, N.

3. Corporate Finance: Science, Theory, and Practice

Supervisors: Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor S. G. Makarova, Senior Lecturer. Studnikov S. S., Candidate of Economic Sciences Associate Professor Vinogradova O. S.

The subsection "Corporate Finance: Science, Theory, and Practice" invites young scientists to present their reports on current issues in the financial management of modern companies in the real sector. We welcome presentations on both theoretical developments and research results in the following areas:

• Business financing in the context of a tight monetary policy.

• Dividend policies of Russian companies.

• The specifics of working capital management under sanctions.

• Capital structure of real sector companies under sanctions.

• Trends in mergers and acquisitions (business restructuring).

• Methods for estimating capital costs in conditions of a high key interest rate.

• Valuation of companies, including those developing in new promising industries and business areas.

• Corporate financial architecture: trends and dependence on the legal form of business.

• Principles of sustainable development and their impact on the value of a business (shares).

• Fintech: new resources and opportunities for attracting funding.

• Financial aspects of the development and growth of platforms, marketplaces, and P2P platforms.

The main requirement for participants is the relevance of the proposed presentation topic and the presence of novelty in the research, as well as a high-quality presentation and adherence to academic ethics.

JEL codes: G30, G31, G32, G33, G34, G38, G39.

4. Macroeconomics

Supervisors: Associate Professor Tumanova E. A., Associate Professor Shagas N. L., Associate Professor Miklashevskaya N. A.

Within the framework of the subsection, it is expected to discuss theoretical and applied aspects of such topics as: economic growth, economic cycles, macroeconomic policy. The use of economic and mathematical models and econometric apparatus in research is welcomed.

We invite specialists who use mathematical methods in macroeconomic research to participate. Their work is aimed at solving the current problems facing the Russian and global economies.

JELcodes: E (“Macroeconomics”), C01 (‘Econometrics’), C02 (“Mathematical Methods”)

5. Marketing

Supervisors: Associate Professor Rybalko M. A.

The subsection focuses on the problems of modern marketing and its development trends. The scientific field includes the following issues:

* marketing research,

* marketing strategies,

• creating and marketing new products,

• building brands and their development over time,

* managing consumer behavior,

* building loyalty,

• conscious consumption and sustainable marketing,

* impression marketing,

• marketing communications (including advertising, public relations, sales promotion, social media promotion, influencer engagement, etc.).

JEL codes: M31, M37

6. Networks in Economics and Management: Theory and Practice

Supervisors: Dr. Econ. Sci., Professor M.Yu. Sheresheva, Ph.D., Senior Researcher E.V. Buzulukova, Ph.D., Senior Researcher I.I. Savelyev.

The main goal of the subsection is to bring together young scientists who are interested in various aspects of network issues, from the practical benefits and challenges associated with the development of social and entrepreneurial networks in modern markets, to the application of network theory and network analysis methods to solving economic and managerial problems. This will help aspiring researchers to present their findings, receive feedback and support from professors and practitioners, exchange ideas, and find new opportunities to collaborate.

Among the issues to be discussed at the subsection are:

* Networks and economic globalization

* Business ecosystems

• The role of networks in the development of science and technology.

* Knowledge networks

• Clusters and Cluster Policy: Russian and Foreign Experience

* Strategic alliances

* Virtual organizations

• Social media and its role in modern business

• City networks

• Network externalities (network externals)

• Competitive advantages that arise from using network forms of organization.

• Methods of studying networks developed in various sciences (psychology, sociology, mathematics, physics, biology, and geography), and their application in economic and management research.

JEL codes: L14, M2, R12, D85.

7. Methodological Problems of Modern Economics

Supervisors: Dr. Phil., Professor Tutov L. A., Ph.D., Associate Professor Rogozhnikova V. N.

Is there a relationship between the crisis of the modern economy and the state of economic theory? Will the leadership of neoclassical economic theory remain? How can we find the philosophical foundations of modern economic theory?

To answer these questions, the participants of the subsection will be invited to discuss current issues in the development of economic science, including:

• development of the modern concept of economic knowledge;

• Methodology of Modern Socio-Economic Research: Problems of Interdisciplinarity;

• the metalanguage of interdisciplinary discourse and the problem of research program interaction;

• the "hard core" and "safety belt" of modern economic theory;

• "Economic Man": Past, Present, and Future;

• methodological individualism and holism;

• the problem of rationality in economics;

• scientific knowledge and the problem of objectivity in modern economics;

• economics as a science and as an art;

• economics and ethics;

• philosophical and methodological foundations of the digital economy;

• Philosophical and methodological foundations of the new labor economy.

The work of the subsection includes a master class by leading professors from the Department of Philosophy and Methodology of Economics on the methodology of writing scientific papers, which is useful for young researchers.

JEL codes: A11, A12, B41, D64.

8. Population and economy

Supervisor: Dr. Econ., Senior Researcher U. G. Nikolaeva.

The subsection proposes to discuss demographic issues and the relationship between socioeconomic development and population reproduction.

Main topic blocks:

• demographic development and socio-economic processes: interconnection and mutual influence;

• Fertility and reproductive behavior: global, national, and regional trends and factors

• health, life expectancy, and mortality: research methodology, global and local trends, and their role in shaping human capital;

• Population aging: demographic causes and socioeconomic consequences;

• Marriage and family relations: current socio-demographic trends and factors;

• migration processes in the modern world and in Russia;

• new methods for studying demographic and economic-demographic processes.

JEL codes: J1, I12, I14, O15, R23, Z13

9. Risk Management and Insurance: New Challenges and Opportunities

Head of the subsection: PhD, Associate Professor Aleshina A.Yu.

The work of the subsection is aimed at discussing current issues and trends in risk management and insurance. Geopolitical processes, ESG principles of sustainable development, the Covid-19 pandemic, international sanctions, and the energy crisis have all led to the emergence of new risks that require attention and analysis. At the same time, the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, as well as the improvement of financial markets and instruments, are contributing to the development of new methods for analyzing and managing risks.

We invite young scientists to participate in research on the prospects for developing the theory and practice of risk management and insurance.

JEL codes: D81, D82, G22, G23

10. Strategic Management and Regional Economics

Supervisors: Dr. Econ. Prof. Musaev R. A., Dr. Econ. Prof. V.P., Ph.D. N.S. Pankratov A.A.

The subsection will discuss the most pressing issues of strategic management of the country's and its regions' socio-economic development. It will propose a solution to the regional policy challenge of overcoming the differentiation in the country's socio-economic development, the disintegration of regions, and the formation of a unified economic space. The proposal will be to reform Russia's territorial structure not based on national or administrative criteria, but rather on economic zoning, dividing the country into macro-regions. This will not only strengthen interregional integration, create a common market, and develop a unified infrastructure, but also improve the overall strategic management of the regions.

The importance of a cluster-based approach to spatial development management will also be noted, and the role of development institutions such as concessions, special economic zones, investment funds, etc. will be analyzed.

JEL codes: H1, H2, H3, H4, H50, H54, H56, H59, H6, H7, H8, R10, R53, R58.

11. Accounting, analysis, and audit

Supervisors: Dr. of Economics, Professor Khorin A.N., Dr. of Economics, Professor Suits V.P., PhD, Associate Professor Kozeltseva E.A.

Students, postgraduate students, and young scientists conducting research on current issues in the theory and practice of accounting, analysis, and audit (Russian and foreign experience) are invited to participate in the subsection "Accounting, Analysis, and Audit".

JEL codes: M40, M41, M49

12. Financial institutions and financial instruments

Supervisor: PhD, Associate Professor E.V. Merekina

Experts: Kirsanova N.M., Korshikov A.S., Markina V.S., Moskaleva A.A., Nikiforova E.A., Orekhov D.V., Razumovich V.E., Samiev P.A., Simakin G.A., Traktova A.A.

Researchers are invited to participate in the subsection to discuss current trends in the following areas:

• improving the risk management systems of financial institutions;

• development of the banking system;

• management and insurance companies, pension funds, credit rating agencies, and other financial intermediaries;

• functioning of financial markets;

• investment and trading, behavioral finance, and wealth management;

• quantitative finance, pricing of securities and derivatives;

• implementation of financial innovations and digitalization, and the use of modern financial products and technologies.

The abstracts should contain the author's own conclusions, as well as the key results of the conducted empirical research based on calculations.

JEL codes: G1, G2, G4

13. Agricultural Economics

Supervisors: Professor Sergey Viktorovich Kiselev and Associate Professor Alexey Yurievich Belugin.

Experts: Prof. Kiselev S. V., Assoc. Belova E.V., Assoc. Belugina T.A., Assoc. Khozhainov N.T., Assoc. Belugin A.Yu., PhD. Zhorova M. D., Assoc. Grebenkina A.M. and PhD. Seitov S.K.

Young scientists whose research interests include economics and agricultural management are invited to participate in the subsection:

• innovations and scientific and technological progress in the agro-industrial complex and agriculture (including the use of biotechnology in the agro-industrial complex);

• poverty, employment, and income of the rural population; digital transformation of the agricultural sector;

• formation, development, and functioning of information and advisory systems in the agro-industrial complex;

• land relations;

• food security;

• agricultural cooperation;

• state regulation of the agro-industrial complex;

• international trade in agricultural products and food;

• substantiation of forecasts and prospects for the development of the agro-industrial complex and agriculture;

• rural development;

• planning and management of the agro-industrial complex, enterprises, and branches of the agro-industrial sector;

• organizational and economic management mechanisms in the agro-industrial complex;

• features of the formation and use of human capital in the agricultural sector and others.

The participants of the subsection will have an excellent opportunity to share the results of their research, discuss them with their colleagues and practitioners, exchange ideas, and find co-authors for future work.

JEL codes:

F5 International Relations and International Political Economy

O33 Scientific and technological progress: stages and consequences; diffusion process

P25 Urban and rural economics, regional economics

Q1 Agriculture

14. Economics of innovation

Supervisor: Associate Professor E.B. Tishchenko, PhD in Economics

The subsection will feature theoretical and applied research on the analysis of innovative trends, including in end-to-end and critical technologies, modeling the behavior of economic entities and strategic interaction between them in order to effectively and efficiently develop, implement, and scale innovations. Young professionals are invited to participate in the discussion to share their perspectives, experiences, and research approaches.

The subsection's topics include the following: management of national innovation systems, management of innovation in companies and ecosystems, models and tools for digital transformation, innovation infrastructure and entrepreneurial climate, methodology and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of innovative and entrepreneurial projects, development of methodology and methods for analyzing, modeling, and forecasting innovative and entrepreneurial activities, and commercialization of innovations.

JEL codes: 520, D850, L140, L260, M210, O300, 0310, O320, O390

15. Economics of industries and markets and competitive policy

Supervisors: A. A. Kurdin, PhD, Senior Researcher at the Department of Competitive and Industrial Policy; A. Yu. Chelnokov, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical Methods of Economic Analysis; N. S. Pavlova, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Competitive and Industrial Policy.

The subsection will feature theoretical and applied research on the analysis of industries and markets, modeling the behavior of firms and strategic interactions between them, state antitrust policy and other measures of state intervention that promote the development or restriction of competition. The section is open to experts in economics, mathematical methods of economic analysis, law, industry experts, and anyone interested in the organization of industries and markets, who can exchange their achievements, developments, and approaches to analysis through an interdisciplinary approach.

JEL codes: L1, L4, L5

16. Sustainable Development Economics: Environmental Management, Energy, and Business

Supervisor: Dr. Econ., Professor Kudryavtseva O. V.

Experts: Doctor of Economics, Professor O. V. Kudryavtseva, Doctor of Economics, Professor O. I. Malikova, Candidate of Economics, Eng. Yakovleva E. Yu., Candidate of Economic Sciences, Senior researcher Baraboshkina A.V., laboratory assistant Melnikova E. A.

The work of the subsection will be held within the framework of the following sessions: "Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development", "Modern Energy Markets", "Ecology, Sustainable Development and Business".

Session 1: "Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development" focuses on economic regulation of environmental management, the transition to a green, low-carbon, and circular economy, and sustainable development. The following issues are being considered: natural capital, the internalization of external effects, economic and mathematical modeling and assessment of natural resources, the value of natural benefits and ecosystem services, climate change, ecological and economic analysis of anthropogenic impact on the environment and compensation for damage, the economics of biodiversity, state and market instruments in environmental management, international aspects of environmental protection, indicators of sustainable development of territories and cities, ecotourism, eco-transport, eco-construction, waste management, eco-products, business, civil society, and sustainable development.

Session 2: "Modern Energy Markets" covers the development of energy, its various types, as well as the corresponding economic and environmental-economic aspects. The session also covers topics such as oil prices and the Russian economy, the impact of sanctions on the development of the domestic oil and gas industry, the Asian and European vectors of Russian gas development, sustainable energy development in the regions, and the prospects for alternative energy sources, including renewable energy and nuclear energy.

Session 3: "Ecology, sustainable development and business" is organized jointly with the Center for Bioeconomics and Eco-Innovation of the Moscow State University Faculty of Economics and is devoted to the following topics: business solutions for the "green" economy and sustainable development; business in the field of waste processing, "green" energy, "green" construction, sustainable transport development, eco-products environmental innovations and green technologies (cleantech), "green" and sustainable business models (sustainable business models), sustainable development and corporate responsibility; business and eco-consumption, business interests in the context of an eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle (lifestyle of healthy and sustainability), tools and mechanisms for promoting eco-business.

JEL Codes: Q01, Q16, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, L65

17. Socio-economic aspects of service sector development

Supervisors: Dr. Econ., Professor Molchanov I. N., Dr. Econ., Professor Voskolovich N. A.

Digital transformation of the service sector economy by industry and complex: healthcare, science, education (all levels), culture and art, social protection of the population, physical culture and sports, tourism and recreation, business services (advertising, marketing, information services, PR), trade and out-of-home catering, housing and communal services, etc. Charity, patronage, and sponsorship in the service sector. Social entrepreneurship. Non-profit organizations. Features of the formation and use of targeted capital. State extra-budgetary funds. Improving the management of public revenues and their efficiency. Managing public expenditures and their efficiency. Social expenditures and their dynamics.

JEL codes: A130, A200, A210, A220, A230, A290, B000, D620, H100, H110, H410, H510 - H550, H570, H800, I100, I110, I120, I180, I190, I200, I210, I220, I280, I290, I300, I310, I320, I380, I390, Z100

18. The Future of the Labour Market and Social and Labour Relations: Opportunities and Limitations

Supervisors: Dr. Econ., Professor Razumova T. O., PhD., Associate Professor Artamonova M. V.

The participants will discuss the main problematic aspects of the new labor economy, the current state and prospects for the development of the labor market, employment, and social and labor relations, with a focus on the risks associated with internal and external uncertainty. Young scientists are invited to make presentations on topical issues of changing the content and forms of work, humanization and digitalization of labor relations and employment, development of flexible forms of employment, dynamics of regional and sectoral labor markets, search for drivers of labor productivity growth, opportunities and risks of realizing the labor potential of various groups of the population: young people and older people, men and women, people with disabilities, etc., to harmonize the development of the education system and the labor sphere in order to successfully solve the problem of training competent personnel for the new economy.

JEL codes: J100, J190, J200, J210, J220, J230, J240, J260, J280, J290, J300, J310, J320, J330, J380, J390, J400, J410, J420, J430, J440, J450, J490, J500, J510, J520, J530, J540, J580, J590, J600, J610, J620, J630, J640, J650, J680, J690, J700, J710, J780, J790

19. Household finances: financial literacy and financial culture

Supervisors: PhD, Kokorev R.A., PhD, Kudryashova E.N., Lavrentyeva O.N., PhD, Tolstel M.S., Trukhachev S.A.

The subsection's work focuses on theoretical and empirical studies of financial literacy and financial culture among the population, their impact on macroeconomic development and the stability of the financial system, personal financial well-being, as well as methods for improving financial literacy, developing financial culture, managing personal finances, and regulating the financial sector from the perspective of citizens' interests.

JEL codes: G50, G51, G52, G53, G59, D14, D18, G41

20. Russia's Economic Development Strategy in the 21st Century: Theory and Practice in the Face of New Realities

Supervisors: Dr. Econ. Sci., Prof. Agapova T. A.; Ph. D. Econ. Sci., Assoc. Prof. Romanova N. V.; Senior Lecturer Kuvshinova E. A.

The subsection invites young scientists to participate in the discussion with reports on current issues of state economic policy. There will be a constructive discussion of the tasks and mechanisms for modernizing the Russian economy, using monetary, fiscal, and foreign economic policy instruments to ensure sustainable economic growth and reduce inflation in the new realities based on innovative technological development, import substitution, and the implementation of priority national projects and international cooperation programs.

We welcome relevant topics for presentations using both theoretical and statistical materials, as well as the preparation of high-quality presentations.

JEL codes: C-10; E-27; E-31; E-52; E-62; E-69; F-43; H-50; H-51; H-52; H-60; O-10

21. Strategic Management: From the Classics of Management Thought to Modern Challenges

Section Leaders: Associate Professor S.V. Shchelokova, PhD, and I.P. Suslova, PhD.

Session 1. "Strategic Decisions in the Context of Modern Competition"

Experts: PhD., Assoc. Prof. Shchelokova S.V., Suslova I.P., Vertogradov V.A.

This subsection invites young researchers (students and postgraduate students) to discuss current trends in strategic management of organizations. The main focus will be on how companies achieve leading positions in today's competitive environment in various markets, including the following aspects:

• the impact of industry competition on organizations' strategic decisions,

• strategic decisions of market leaders (corporate and business strategies) that contribute to their development,

• analysis of the retrospective dynamics of the competitive situation in the market and forecasting its further development.

We welcome presentations containing the results of research conducted using modern methods of strategic competitive analysis, as well as the author's own conclusions.

Session 2. "History of Management Thought and History of Management"

Experts: Dr. Econ. Sci., Professor V.I. Marchev, Sr. Lecturer I.V. Dvouluchansky

Within the framework of this subsection, we invite you to discuss the results of research on the development of management science, such as:

• Development of the theoretical and methodological foundations of IUM and IU.

• Changing scientific views on various aspects of management.

• Transformation of management practices based on industry specifics.

• The history of Russian merchant dynasties.

• Historical and managerial studies of modern companies.

The discussion platform of the subsection on the history of management thought and the history of management is open to anyone interested in viewing the world of management ideas through the lens of a historical approach.

JEL codes: D4, L2, M10, M16, B20, B29, N01, Y80

22. "Political Economy and New Comparative Economics"

Supervisors: Dr. A.A. Maltsev, PhD. G.A. Bazhenov, M.A. Kreshchuk

Authors who consider political and economic issues from both mainstream and heterodox perspectives are invited to participate in this subsection. Papers that analyze the resilience of states and markets and assess the significance of (non-)economic factors that influence the development and competition of various models of social and economic organization are welcome. Special attention is given to research that explores the functioning of social orders in the context of increasing global uncertainty and socio-economic challenges.

JEL codes: P00, P5, O10

23. Analytics for International Business

Supervisors: PhD, Ya.I. Korotkova, M.E. Ulyanova

Subsection topics:

• Business intelligence in international companies

• Modern tools for analytical support of business decisions in a global environment

• International Business strategies and Analytics

• Business Analytics in the Context of Digital Transformation of the Global Economy

• Financial and analytical tools for sustainable development of international companies

• ⁠Analytical tools for managing corporate performance in international companies

• Corporate Risk Management in the Modern Global Environment

We hope that participation in the subsection will help young scientists from different countries to test the results of their research, discuss their ideas with representatives of the academic community, and find co-authors for future research, including international research.

JEL codes: F23, M16, C81, C82, C83, D81, D83, L2, O2