Foreign economic relations of Syria: current state and prospects for development

The work presents the assess of the current state of the Syrian economy and foreign economic relations in the context of Western sanctions and armed conflict with international terrorism. Also it substantiates high-priority areas of activity for the restoration and development of foreign economic relations.

Features of state regulation of foreign economic activity of the MERCOSUR countries in the context of the globalization of the world economy

The dissertation carries out a complex analysis of the state policy of the MERCOSUR member countries in the field of regulation of foreign economic activity aimed at economic growth and development of market relations, as well as strengthening the inclusion of national economic structures in the world economic system.

Formation of subregional financial and credit institutions on the example of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank

The dissertation carries out a comprehensive analysis of the activities of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank at the sub-regional level of the system of international financial and credit institutions and substantiation of the main approaches to developing the concept of Russia's cooperation with the BSTDB for the medium term. Identifies the theoretical basis and specifies the stages formation of the system of international financial and credit institutions.

Regulation of urban land passenger transport of general use: world experience and practice of Russia

The work is devoted to a complex study of management features urban transport in the conditions of the formation of market relations, decentralization market of transport services in the context of world experience.

State regulation of investment processes in Latin America in the 80-90s

In the dissertation the complex analysis of processes of formation of mechanisms of state regulation by investment processes on an example of Chile is carried out and the conclusion about an opportunity of their application in the Russian conditions contains.

State regulation of integration processes in the European Community in the 1990s

The dissertation deals with the problems of effective combination of national and supranational instruments for regulating integration processes, the prerequisites and factors shaping the European economic and monetary union.

The formation and development of the international financial centers: theory and international comparisons

The research covers the main prospects for the development of the international financial centres (IFCs) and underlines their importance in the world economy. The author introduces interdisciplinary approach to identify the most promising IFCs using the macroeconomic, institutional and geographical tools, makes comparative analysis of the existing IFCs, as well as proposes methodology for assessing financial markets and IFCs, and also appraises the competitiveness factors of the IFCs. The thesis substantiates the positive impact of major financial centers on GDP growth and productivity in the economy, reveals the features of various IFCs, including North American, Asian and European. In the conclusion the author makes his forecast of the international financial centers development in the medium term. Based on the results of the analysis the author substantiates the lack of the fundamental prerequisites for rapid development of Moscow international financial center on the horizon for the next five years. The results and proposals obtained within the scope of the research may be utilized for the development of the new Road map for the formation of the IFC in Moscow and also for improving the WEF Global Competitiveness Ranking methodology.

Reforms of health care system of France as a part of public sector

The thesis provides an overview of theoretical approaches to health care systems reforming. It is aimed to solve the contradictions in the reduction and optimisation of total expenditure on health and the increase in life expectancy and also the quality of life with an comprehensive analysis of main tools of reforming in health care system in France, as well as to make the proposals using constructive French experience in reforming the economic and administrative mechanisms of the health care system in Russia. Results and conclusions of the thesis can be applied in a scientific study, development and improvement strategies and concepts of the national health system, along with the practical implementation of reforms in health care delivery and the financing of health care systems.

The role of Germany in modern European integration processes and its significance for Russian-German economic cooperation

Thesis for the degree of candidate of economic sciences. The thesis is aimed at substantiating the author's scientific position that in the process of development and maintenance of the European integration process, Germany derives the greatest benefit. The research defined the role of Germany at all stages of integration processes in Europe, identified economic benefits and risks for the country from participating in the EU, assessed the impact of Germany's leading position in the EU on relations with Russia.

The main problems and ways to ensure the financial stability of the Eurozone

Thesis for the degree of candidate of economic sciences. The main features and institutional structure of the regional financial system of the Eurozone, the concept of financial stability of the Eurozone are defined in the dissertation. The reasons, stages, characteristics and consequences of the global financial crisis and the European debt crisis are analyzed. The experience of applying anti-crisis mechanisms and measures in the conditions of financial instability of the Eurozone has been studied. The factors determining the financial stability in the European currency area and the problems of implementing reforms have been determined. Practical recommendations have been developed to ensure the financial stability of the Eurozone, taking into account the peculiarities of the development of monetary and financial integration at the present stage.