Экономика образования
№ 04 • 2026
THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
YASHIN S.V. Yashin S.V. – Candidate of Legal Sciences
Global student mobility and the brain drain: from the loss paradigm to a model of human capital circulation in a multipolar world
Страницы / Pages: 4-13
Аннотация / Annotation:
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of global student mobility and the transformation of the “brain drain” concept. Classic “brain drain” is evolving into complex networks of “brain circulation” and the formation of transnational human capital. Practical application lies in the development of recommendations for transforming diasporas into development resources through networking tools and digital platforms.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
brain circulation, human capital, academic diaspora, transnational networks, knowledge remittances.
MODERNIZATION OF EDUCATIONАннотация / Annotation:
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of global student mobility and the transformation of the “brain drain” concept. Classic “brain drain” is evolving into complex networks of “brain circulation” and the formation of transnational human capital. Practical application lies in the development of recommendations for transforming diasporas into development resources through networking tools and digital platforms.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
brain circulation, human capital, academic diaspora, transnational networks, knowledge remittances.
GOLTSMAN E.V. Goltsman E.V. – Candidate of Law Sciences
LUTIN R.M. Lutin R.M. –
SKIBA I.V. Skiba I.V. –
Formation of effective school and preschool education models in the context of their digitalization
Страницы / Pages: 14-22
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary analysis of the economics of preschool and school education as fundamental institutions of human capital formation. The practical significance lies in the development of specific mechanisms for differentiated financing, recommendations for improving the efficiency of resource management at the institutional level, and a model for assessing social return on investment (SROI) for educational programs.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, preschool education, school education, human capital, cost efficiency, digital transformation, resource management.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary analysis of the economics of preschool and school education as fundamental institutions of human capital formation. The practical significance lies in the development of specific mechanisms for differentiated financing, recommendations for improving the efficiency of resource management at the institutional level, and a model for assessing social return on investment (SROI) for educational programs.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, preschool education, school education, human capital, cost efficiency, digital transformation, resource management.
DMITRIEV D.A. Dmitriev D.A. – Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor
Investing in the digital transformation of education: economic efficiency and evaluation models
Страницы / Pages: 23-30
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article discusses the economic aspects of the digital transformation of education systems. The author’s methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of investments in the digital infrastructure of universities and schools based on the cost–benefit – social effects model is proposed. The key barriers to the introduction of digital technologies from the perspective of limited budgetary resources have been identified. The necessity of moving from a cost-based approach to managing digitalization to an approach focused on human capital and long-term returns is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, digital transformation, investments in education, efficiency, human capital, budget financing.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article discusses the economic aspects of the digital transformation of education systems. The author’s methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of investments in the digital infrastructure of universities and schools based on the cost–benefit – social effects model is proposed. The key barriers to the introduction of digital technologies from the perspective of limited budgetary resources have been identified. The necessity of moving from a cost-based approach to managing digitalization to an approach focused on human capital and long-term returns is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, digital transformation, investments in education, efficiency, human capital, budget financing.
ZORINA L.B. Zorina L.B. – candidate of economic sciences, associate professor
Institutional aspects of the use of artificial intelligence in professional and higher education
Страницы / Pages: 31-42
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article is devoted to the study of institutional problems arising in connection with the penetration of artificial intelligence into the field of education. Based on the research of the presented data on the use of intelligent systems by educational institutions, the most significant factors of the low rate of their application in educational activities are determined. Special attention is paid to the need for institutional changes in the concept of professional training.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
professional education, higher education, artificial intelligence, institutional changes, institutional problems of improving professional and higher education systems.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article is devoted to the study of institutional problems arising in connection with the penetration of artificial intelligence into the field of education. Based on the research of the presented data on the use of intelligent systems by educational institutions, the most significant factors of the low rate of their application in educational activities are determined. Special attention is paid to the need for institutional changes in the concept of professional training.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
professional education, higher education, artificial intelligence, institutional changes, institutional problems of improving professional and higher education systems.
KUMELASHVILI M.Z. Kumelashvili M.Z. –
KUMELASHVILI N.Z. Kumelashvili N.Z. –
Immersive economics of higher education institutions: transformation of the cost of educational programs and laboratory facilities
Страницы / Pages: 43-55
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the economic effects of the introduction of virtual and augmented reality technologies in Russian universities. The dynamics of the cost structure for the implementation of educational programs, the reduction of capital expenditures on the material and technical base, as well as the formation of a new segment of intra-university digital services are considered.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
virtual reality, augmented reality, economics of education, university, capital expenditures, digital services, immersive technologies.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the economic effects of the introduction of virtual and augmented reality technologies in Russian universities. The dynamics of the cost structure for the implementation of educational programs, the reduction of capital expenditures on the material and technical base, as well as the formation of a new segment of intra-university digital services are considered.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
virtual reality, augmented reality, economics of education, university, capital expenditures, digital services, immersive technologies.
REDINA S.V. Redina S.V. –
BELYANINA I.V. Belyanina I.V. – PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
The development of freelancing as a factor in transforming the competencies of university graduates in the field of financial literacy and social protection
Страницы / Pages: 56-67
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the impact of the freelance sector development on the transformation of requirements for graduate competencies in the field of financial literacy and social protection. It is shown that the massive shift towards hybrid employment models creates a gap between the traditional system of socialization in educational institutions and the real needs of the labor market. Key competencies that should be integrated into higher education curricula are identified.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
freelancing, hybrid employment, financial literacy, social protection, university education, competencies, self-employment, labor market.
MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONАннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the impact of the freelance sector development on the transformation of requirements for graduate competencies in the field of financial literacy and social protection. It is shown that the massive shift towards hybrid employment models creates a gap between the traditional system of socialization in educational institutions and the real needs of the labor market. Key competencies that should be integrated into higher education curricula are identified.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
freelancing, hybrid employment, financial literacy, social protection, university education, competencies, self-employment, labor market.
DOLZHENKO R.A. Dolzhenko R.A. – Doctor of Economics
Improving the organizational effectiveness of the university: modern approaches to design and optimization experience
Страницы / Pages: 68-82
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article reveals the problems of increasing the organizational effectiveness of universities. The purpose of the study is to form recommendations on organizational design based on the experience of optimizing the organizational structure of the university based on the standards of manageability and current priorities in the activities of educational organizations.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
university, organizational structure, organizational design, labor productivity.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article reveals the problems of increasing the organizational effectiveness of universities. The purpose of the study is to form recommendations on organizational design based on the experience of optimizing the organizational structure of the university based on the standards of manageability and current priorities in the activities of educational organizations.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
university, organizational structure, organizational design, labor productivity.
KUZNETSOV M.I. Kuznetsov M.I. – Сandidate of Рedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Incentive payments for teachers in educational organizations of the FPS of Russia: evaluation and improvement options
Страницы / Pages: 83-92
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the system of incentive payments for civilian employees working in educational institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia and other departmental universities. The key problems are highlighted, and specific measures are proposed to improve this tool for employee motivation. The findings and recommendations can be used to adjust approaches to labor incentives in educational institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia and other departmental universities.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, educational institutions, civilian employees, incentive payments, performance indicators, evaluation improvement.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article analyzes the system of incentive payments for civilian employees working in educational institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia and other departmental universities. The key problems are highlighted, and specific measures are proposed to improve this tool for employee motivation. The findings and recommendations can be used to adjust approaches to labor incentives in educational institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia and other departmental universities.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, educational institutions, civilian employees, incentive payments, performance indicators, evaluation improvement.
SUNDUKOVA G.M. Sundukova G.M. – PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
DEREVYAGINA L.N. Derevyagina L.N. – PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
SHRAMCHENKO T.B. Shramchenko T.B. – PhD in Economics, Professor
Systematic approach to change management in an educational organization: from chaotic implementation to economic efficiency
Страницы / Pages: 93-104
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article discusses change management projects at a Moscow university. A comparative analysis of chaotic, semi-systemic and systemic approaches is carried out. It is shown that a systematic approach ensured compliance with deadlines, budget savings and low staff turnover, while a chaotic approach led to cost overruns and loss of employees. Recommendations for the implementation of systemic changes in educational institutions are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
change management, systematic approach, educational organization, economic efficiency, project implementation.
AN ECONOMIC SEMINARАннотация / Annotation:
The article discusses change management projects at a Moscow university. A comparative analysis of chaotic, semi-systemic and systemic approaches is carried out. It is shown that a systematic approach ensured compliance with deadlines, budget savings and low staff turnover, while a chaotic approach led to cost overruns and loss of employees. Recommendations for the implementation of systemic changes in educational institutions are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
change management, systematic approach, educational organization, economic efficiency, project implementation.
FOKINA V.N. Fokina V.N. – candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor
SHIROKOVA M.E. Shirokova M.E. – candidate of Social Sciences
The demographic aspect of the educational potential of the Russian population
Страницы / Pages: 105-118
Аннотация / Annotation:
The analysis of the relationship between demographic changes and the development of the education system is carried out. The key trends are considered: the decline in the number of young people, the dynamics of demand for vocational education, the impact of demographic processes on the overall potential of the workforce. The conclusion is made about the need for adaptive, regionally differentiated solutions and strategic use of the potential of education to overcome demographic challenges and provide the regions’ economies with the necessary personnel.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
demography, number of students, age groups, educational potential, vocational education.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The analysis of the relationship between demographic changes and the development of the education system is carried out. The key trends are considered: the decline in the number of young people, the dynamics of demand for vocational education, the impact of demographic processes on the overall potential of the workforce. The conclusion is made about the need for adaptive, regionally differentiated solutions and strategic use of the potential of education to overcome demographic challenges and provide the regions’ economies with the necessary personnel.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
demography, number of students, age groups, educational potential, vocational education.
KHALYAPIN A.A. Khalyapin A.A. – PhD of Economic Sciences
Estimation of efficiency of the state support of agrarian and industrial complex of Krasnodar territory
Страницы / Pages: 119-130
Аннотация / Annotation:
The author’s technique of an estimation of efficiency of the state support of agrarian and industrial complex on the basis of three directions (current needs, manufacture Is offered, to the investment). The integrated parameter ЭГП approved on data of Krasnodar territory for 2020-2024 is developed Are proved advantages of a technique: a transparency, flexibility, adaptibility and simplicity of calculation.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
the state support, agrarian and industrial complex, efficiency, technique of an estimation, integrated parameter, subsidizing, Krasnodar territory.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The author’s technique of an estimation of efficiency of the state support of agrarian and industrial complex on the basis of three directions (current needs, manufacture Is offered, to the investment). The integrated parameter ЭГП approved on data of Krasnodar territory for 2020-2024 is developed Are proved advantages of a technique: a transparency, flexibility, adaptibility and simplicity of calculation.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
the state support, agrarian and industrial complex, efficiency, technique of an estimation, integrated parameter, subsidizing, Krasnodar territory.
