The article defines the role of planning in countries with a developed market system — in particular, Japan. Modern types and methods of planning at the state macro-level are revealed, the importance of indicative plans and solving tasks defining strategically important directions of economic, social, and environmental development is emphasized. The diversity and effectiveness of policy plans at the micro-level of enterprises is also noted. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of Federal Law No. 172-FZ «On Strategic Planning in the Russian Federation» for the socio-economic development of our country.

The transition to a new phase of global transformation, which we are witnessing against the background of the Ukrainian crisis, requires an understanding of the origins and outcomes of previous events. This analysis also makes it possible to make forecasts of the further development of the situation. The article analyzes the causes of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, which, on the one hand, exposed fundamental contradictions between Russia and the West, and on the other, has a complex internal structure connected with the very essence of Russian-Ukrainian relations. The role of sanctions, the main tool of the West to remove Russia from the «first league» of world politics, is indicated. The circle of participants in the conflict is indicated, which includes several categories of players with different political goals at once. In conclusion, the nature of their actions is noted and a forecast is made for the further evolution of their strategies.

The article substantiates the innovative potential of the world economy and reveals some changes of innovation activity to regional centers. Recommendations are also given on how to increase innovation activity in the Eurasian region.

Nowadays, employees are assessed by how effectively they do their job. Helping people is not an indicator of productivity. Labor productivity affects the financial performance of the company, and, according to employers, direct duties are more important than talking to a person who needs it. Because due to such communication, the productivity decreases. An approach in which the main condition is the productivity of employees is not correct, since it puts financial goals above a person. From a humanistic point of view, caring for people should prevail over labor productivity. Consequently, our entire economic system must radically change. The article analyzes the process of transition from the economy of production to the economy of care, and also describes the current economic trends.

The article analyzes the current economic situation in Russia and describes the prospects for changing production through the implementation of innovative developments by the State Corporation “Rostec.” It also assesses the retention and attraction of human capital in the face of external turbulence.