Economy, Finance, Law: Current Problems and Development Prospects

This edition presents a collective monograph devoted to current problems and development prospects in the fields of economy, finance and law. The book brings together studies by scholars and practitioners from Ukraine and Europe, focusing on economic transformation, legal regulation, financial markets, business development and public governance. Special attention is given to the digitalisation of agrarian production, including the use of IoT, artificial intelligence, Big Data, drones, GIS technologies and precision agriculture. The monograph also examines legal issues connected with commercial secrets, know-how, confidential information and the renewal of civil legislation in Ukraine. A significant part of the publication is devoted to the Ukrainian banking products market, Internet banking, banking stability, digital services and modern financial communication. The book analyses the development of derivatives in Ukraine, their role in risk management, the problems of legal terminology and the need to harmonise regulation with international standards. Separate studies address modern marketing tools under the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, including digital commerce, social media, content marketing and online customer interaction. The monograph also considers threats and opportunities for Ukrainian higher education in the context of economic security management and institutional competitiveness. Further chapters discuss ecological aspects of enterprises’ transition to sustainable development, rural communities as subjects of local government, assessment of competitive advantages and the influence of deprivation on economic behaviour in the field of energy consumption. The publication is intended for economists, lawyers, financial specialists, public administrators, researchers, postgraduate students and readers interested in interdisciplinary analysis of economic, financial and legal development.