The editorial policy of the “Comparative Economics” journal is based on the principles of objectivity and impartiality in the selection of articles for publication; high demands on the quality of scientific research; obligatory peer review of articles; collegiality in making decisions on the publication of articles; accessibility and efficiency in communicating with authors; strict compliance with copyright and related rights. The main criterion in the selection of materials for publication is their originality and relevance of ideas, the scientific and factual reliability of the presented material.

The journal “Comparative Economics” aims to publish original research devoted to the comprehensive analysis of economic systems of different countries and regions of the world. The journal is designed to become a platform for the exchange of scientific ideas and research results that contribute to a deeper understanding of the regularities of economic development in the context of globalisation and integration.

The journal publishes articles in the following main areas:

• economics of innovation (study of innovative models of regional development, including analyses of technoparks, clusters and their impact on economic growth; comparative analysis of innovation policies of different countries; study of the impact of innovation on the competitiveness of national economies and individual enterprises);
• economics of natural resources management (analysis of policy in the field of sustainable use of natural resources, including comparative analysis of environmental strategies of different countries; study of economic aspects of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources; assessment of the effectiveness of economic mechanisms of regulation of natural resources management);
• comparative sectoral economics (comparative analysis of the efficiency of key industries in different countries; study of models of state support for priority industries and their impact on economic development; identification of best practices of organisation and management in different sectors of the economy);
• international economics (comparative analysis of macroeconomic indicators, models of economic growth, monetary and fiscal policies of different countries; study of global economic trends and their impact on national economies; study of problems of international trade, investment and currency relations);
• governance and economics (analysing the efficiency of economic management in different countries, including the study of the influence of political and institutional factors on economic development; the study of the influence of policies of different countries on the achievement of sustainable development goals; comparative analysis of public administration systems and their influence on economic efficiency).

The journal is oriented to address the following key issues:

• identification of general regularities and specific features of economic development of different countries and regions;
• comparative analysis of economic models and strategies, identification of their advantages and disadvantages;
• identification of factors affecting economic growth, competitiveness and sustainable development;
• development of recommendations for public authorities and businesses to improve the efficiency of economic policy and management.

The journal invites researchers, teachers, experts and everyone who is interested in the problems of modern economics to co-operate. We hope that publications in our journal will contribute to the development of economic science and practice, as well as contribute to the strengthening of international co-operation in the economic sphere.