2026· EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA· Vol 6/8, pp. 38-47· 0 citations
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In the context of institutional changes caused by the formation of a mobilization economy, issues of interaction between government and business come to the fore. The difficult economic situation places increased demands on the quality of public administration and its ability not only to deal with current shocks, but also to create long-term incentives for development. In this context, the dialogue between the State and the business community is no longer a formal procedure and is becoming a key mechanism for ensuring economic security and finding ways to achieve sustainable growth. The article offers the author's interpretation of the scientific concept of "institutional change". The key factors and sources determining the dynamics of institutional changes are highlighted. Various approaches to how entrepreneurs perceive and evaluate their relations with government authorities are considered. The article describes three main types of business reaction to government policy: reactive, interactive and proactive. To assess the effectiveness of business-government relations in the Russian Federation, the B2G Index was analyzed, which reflects the state of the segment of business interaction with government customers. Among the key features of the interaction between government and business during the period of institutional changes, the article highlights the transformation of the very nature of the dialogue between business and government, the growing importance of the institutional environment, the increasing complexity of the mechanisms of business influence on government, the increasing role of non-state actors, and the aggravation of institutional risks. It is concluded that trust will be crucial for building effective relations between business and government.
In light of the socio-environmental challenges faced by cities and the climate threats intensified by the linear economic model, it has become increasingly urgent to understand how local governments can lead the transition to more sustainable urban models, such as the Circular Economy. This research analyzes the actions and policies adopted by local governments to promote this transition in major Brazilian cities. The municipalities of Salvador (BA) and São Paulo (SP) were investigated through a multiple-case study and cross-case synthesis. The results indicate that these governments may assume roles and mobilize mechanisms consistent with institutional entrepreneurship by performing five key roles: strategic direction, normative adaptation, capacity building and collaboration networks, support for innovation and circular businesses, and circular urban management. In this research, the findings reveal a predominance of coercive institutional pressures, with a lower presence of normative and mimetic mechanisms, which limits the broader institutional diffusion of circular practices. It is concluded that promoting the CE requires an integrated and multilevel approach that articulates planning, regulation, and stakeholder engagement, as well as the strengthening of institutional capacities and collaborative networks to expand urban transformation. The study contributes by showing that the role of local governments in circular transition depends not only on the existence of governmental initiatives, but on how strategic roles, governance arrangements, and institutional pressures are combined to induce change toward circularity.
Marcone Ambrósio Trindade, Alair Ferreira de Freitas, W. Alves et al.· Circular Economy and Sustain...· 0 citations
The institutional-sociological approach views the economy as a system in which the relationships between economic entities are shaped by economic and non-economic factors. Technical and economic factors play an exceptional role in this system. The concept of 'institution' is interpreted very broadly and includes the state, corporations, trade unions, competition, monopolies, taxes, sustainable ways of thinking and legal norms. Those who subscribe to the institutional approach are united by a characteristic methodological principle: an expansive interpretation of the subject of economic theory, otherwise known as the interdisciplinary approach. Unlike the classical school, this school of economic thought focuses not on the processes of production and circulation, but on the system of economic organisation and management, as well as social and historical aspects. According to its proponents, the economy is a playing field. The final outcome of this 'game' is determined by the 'institutions', or parameters, that exist within it. By adjusting these parameters, it is possible to influence the behaviour of the 'players' (who make economic decisions independently). Using the example of the Baltic states and other small European economies, the authors use neo-institutional theory to substantiate the problems associated with the macroeconomic development of small countries. This is because the conditions for economic growth have changed, with intangible costs becoming the most important and determining factor in the development of many EU countries.
Jurijs Baltgailis, Anastasiia Simakhova, Stanislav A. Buka· Baltic Journal of Economic S...· 0 citations