Экономика образования
№ 05 • 2026
MODERNIZATION OF EDUCATION
KIRSANOV N.E. Kirsanov N.E. –
Economic challenges of regional education: small-school financial sustainability and network-based learning
Страницы / Pages: 4-15
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines school funding constraints in small towns and rural areas. Legal analysis and illustrative calculations show how fixed costs and enrolment affect financial sustainability. A framework for selecting network-based learning models accounts for total costs, access and educational quality. The conditions for combining remote subject teaching with on-site educational support are identified.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
regional economics, rural schools, small schools, education funding, spatial inequality, network-based learning.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines school funding constraints in small towns and rural areas. Legal analysis and illustrative calculations show how fixed costs and enrolment affect financial sustainability. A framework for selecting network-based learning models accounts for total costs, access and educational quality. The conditions for combining remote subject teaching with on-site educational support are identified.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
regional economics, rural schools, small schools, education funding, spatial inequality, network-based learning.
MELNICHUK V.A. Melnichuk V.A. – Candidate of Military Sciences
Digital transformation of the education economy: a new value creation model
Страницы / Pages: 16-23
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the transformation of economic relations in the field of education under the influence of digitalization. Special attention is paid to the problem of monetization of educational content in conditions of its abundance, as well as changing the role of the teacher. Practical recommendations for universities to adapt to the new economic reality, including the diversification of income sources and the introduction of flexible educational trajectories, are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, digital transformation, human capital, educational ecosystem, online learning, monetization of knowledge.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the transformation of economic relations in the field of education under the influence of digitalization. Special attention is paid to the problem of monetization of educational content in conditions of its abundance, as well as changing the role of the teacher. Practical recommendations for universities to adapt to the new economic reality, including the diversification of income sources and the introduction of flexible educational trajectories, are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economics of education, digital transformation, human capital, educational ecosystem, online learning, monetization of knowledge.
SERDYUKOVA N.A. Serdyukova N.A. – Doctor of Economics, docent
SERDYUKOV V.I. Serdyukov V.I. – Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor
SHISHKINA S.I. Shishkina S.I. – PhD (Engineering)
Optimizing Higher Education Funding: Challenges and Solutions
Страницы / Pages: 24-37
Аннотация / Annotation:
The paper examines issues related to optimizing the financing of the higher education system. It demonstrates that these issues stem from the development of the general education system – which has led to a conflict of objectives when aligned with higher education – as well as from labor market dynamics and the economic situation. Problematic aspects of education financing are identified in the context of ensuring the necessary quality of student training, and approaches to optimizing higher education financing costs are outlined.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
general education system, higher education system, chain of command, unified state examination, graduate employment, per capita financing, cost optimization.
MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONАннотация / Annotation:
The paper examines issues related to optimizing the financing of the higher education system. It demonstrates that these issues stem from the development of the general education system – which has led to a conflict of objectives when aligned with higher education – as well as from labor market dynamics and the economic situation. Problematic aspects of education financing are identified in the context of ensuring the necessary quality of student training, and approaches to optimizing higher education financing costs are outlined.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
general education system, higher education system, chain of command, unified state examination, graduate employment, per capita financing, cost optimization.
KROTENKO T.YU. Krotenko T.Yu. – Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Associate Professor
SANTALOVA M.S. Santalova M.S. – Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
The impact of a university’s digital maturity on the effectiveness of talent retention programs
Страницы / Pages: 38-49
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article assesses the impact of a university’s digital maturity on faculty retention. The ambivalent nature of digitalization is revealed: the automation of routine operations increases job satisfaction, but total control and the continuous growth of reporting provoke staff turnover. The conclusion about the need to transition to a human‑centered model of digital development is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
digital maturity, talent retention, human capital, higher education, digital transformation, professional burnout, anthropocentric model, economics of education.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article assesses the impact of a university’s digital maturity on faculty retention. The ambivalent nature of digitalization is revealed: the automation of routine operations increases job satisfaction, but total control and the continuous growth of reporting provoke staff turnover. The conclusion about the need to transition to a human‑centered model of digital development is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
digital maturity, talent retention, human capital, higher education, digital transformation, professional burnout, anthropocentric model, economics of education.
TARAKANOVA N.V. Tarakanova N.V. – candidate of economic sciences, Associate Professor
Improving university management tools as a factor in the effectiveness of higher education financing
Страницы / Pages: 50-59
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the trends and problems of higher education development in Russia. The mechanisms of implementation of special programs and projects of state support of universities are revealed. Some factors of reducing the effectiveness of federal budget expenditures on financing the country’s leading universities are considered. The directions of increasing the efficiency of using funds for the development of higher education are formulated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
higher education, leading universities, the university’s property complex, the university’s development program.
LABOR MARKET AND EDUCATIONАннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the trends and problems of higher education development in Russia. The mechanisms of implementation of special programs and projects of state support of universities are revealed. Some factors of reducing the effectiveness of federal budget expenditures on financing the country’s leading universities are considered. The directions of increasing the efficiency of using funds for the development of higher education are formulated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
higher education, leading universities, the university’s property complex, the university’s development program.
ILINA I.YU. Ilina I.Yu. – doctor of economic sciences, professor
The Role of Higher Education in Professional Development: A Real Factor of Success or a Useless Stereotype
Страницы / Pages: 60-70
Аннотация / Annotation:
This article explores modern approaches to assessing the role of higher education. The specific features of “career‑oriented education” for employees have been identified. The distribution of opinions among various population groups regarding the role of higher education in achieving professional success is analyzed. The transformation of perceptions regarding the significance and prospects of higher education in the modern context is examined.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
higher education, professional development, career education, modernization of higher education.
Аннотация / Annotation:
This article explores modern approaches to assessing the role of higher education. The specific features of “career‑oriented education” for employees have been identified. The distribution of opinions among various population groups regarding the role of higher education in achieving professional success is analyzed. The transformation of perceptions regarding the significance and prospects of higher education in the modern context is examined.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
higher education, professional development, career education, modernization of higher education.
OSMONKULOVA G.O. Osmonkulova G.O. – doctor of economic sciences, professor
JUMABEKOV A.M. Jumabekov A.M. – candidate of economic sciences
TOIBAEVA N.R. Toibaeva N.R. –
Training of personnel for the logistics industry in the context of digital transformation of the economy
Страницы / Pages: 71-82
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the features of training specialists for the logistics industry in the context of the digital transformation of the economy. It analyzes labor market requirements for professional and digital competencies. Particular attention is given to the role of higher education institutions in the development of human capital. The study identifies key challenges in workforce training and proposes directions for improving educational programs.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
logistics, digital transformation, personnel training, digital competencies, education.
MARKETING IN EDUCATIONАннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the features of training specialists for the logistics industry in the context of the digital transformation of the economy. It analyzes labor market requirements for professional and digital competencies. Particular attention is given to the role of higher education institutions in the development of human capital. The study identifies key challenges in workforce training and proposes directions for improving educational programs.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
logistics, digital transformation, personnel training, digital competencies, education.
ABAEV A.L. Abaev A.L. – Doctor of Sciences in Economics, Professor
SULEYKOV A.V. Suleykov A.V. –
Cross-border scaling of practice-oriented training in the field of territorial content marketing
Страницы / Pages: 83-91
Аннотация / Annotation:
This article analyzes the implementation of practice-oriented educational models in a university’s marketing communications system. Using the “Planet RSUH” case study, it examines the transformation of the educational process into a brand-building tool. The impact of educational modules (writing, filmmaking, and storytelling) on the organization’s image is examined. The scalability of the “Planet Alma Mater” model in Russia and internationally is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
practice-oriented learning, territorial content marketing, educational institution branding, storytelling, Brand Analytics.
AN ECONOMIC SEMINARАннотация / Annotation:
This article analyzes the implementation of practice-oriented educational models in a university’s marketing communications system. Using the “Planet RSUH” case study, it examines the transformation of the educational process into a brand-building tool. The impact of educational modules (writing, filmmaking, and storytelling) on the organization’s image is examined. The scalability of the “Planet Alma Mater” model in Russia and internationally is substantiated.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
practice-oriented learning, territorial content marketing, educational institution branding, storytelling, Brand Analytics.
ARTEMYEV N.V. Artemyev N.V. – Doctor of Economics, Professor
MAKOVETSKY M.YU. Makovetsky M.Yu. – Candidate of Economics, Associate Professor
BRUSINA M.E. Brusina M.E. –
The impact of migration processes on the economic security of the Ural federal district
Страницы / Pages: 92-104
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the relationship between migration processes and the economic security of the Russian Federation as a whole, and of its individual regions in particular. It substantiates the need to streamline migration measures in order to create conditions for ensuring the required level of economic security.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economic security, development strategy, labor migration, shadow economy, migration policy.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the relationship between migration processes and the economic security of the Russian Federation as a whole, and of its individual regions in particular. It substantiates the need to streamline migration measures in order to create conditions for ensuring the required level of economic security.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
economic security, development strategy, labor migration, shadow economy, migration policy.
GULEVA M.A. Guleva M.A. – PhD (Economy), assistant professor
Ai in education as a driver of economic growth: china’s strategy for cultivating innovative talents
Страницы / Pages: 105-117
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the integration of artificial intelligence into China’s education system as a tool for enhancing learning efficiency and cultivating innovative talents. It explores the foundations of educational transformation, the regulatory framework, empirical evidence on AI effects, and systemic risks.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
artificial intelligence, education in China, personalized learning, workforce training, learning effectiveness, cognitive risks.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines the integration of artificial intelligence into China’s education system as a tool for enhancing learning efficiency and cultivating innovative talents. It explores the foundations of educational transformation, the regulatory framework, empirical evidence on AI effects, and systemic risks.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
artificial intelligence, education in China, personalized learning, workforce training, learning effectiveness, cognitive risks.
KARPENKO O.M. Karpenko O.M. – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor
Economic problems of ruralisation in Russia
Страницы / Pages: 118-130
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines economic barriers to ruralisation in Russia. Analysis of literature and project materials identifies four ruralisation models and proposes assessing their outcomes at household, project and municipal levels. The Fyodor Konyukhov Village case illustrates the limitations of brand-led initiatives. The role of education in retaining residents is discussed, and indicators of local development are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
ruralisation, regional economics, educational infrastructure, local budgets, spatial development.
Аннотация / Annotation:
The article examines economic barriers to ruralisation in Russia. Analysis of literature and project materials identifies four ruralisation models and proposes assessing their outcomes at household, project and municipal levels. The Fyodor Konyukhov Village case illustrates the limitations of brand-led initiatives. The role of education in retaining residents is discussed, and indicators of local development are proposed.
Ключевые слова / Keywords:
ruralisation, regional economics, educational infrastructure, local budgets, spatial development.
