MECHANISMS FOR DIVERSIFYING SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS OF REGIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Keywords:
regional development, digital economy, socio-economic diversification, innovation indicators, smart governance, data analytics, sustainable growth.Abstract
The thesis examines the mechanisms for diversifying socio-economic development indicators of regions in the era of digital transformation. It argues that the traditional metrics of economic growth — such as GDP and industrial output — no longer fully reflect the complexity and quality of regional progress. Instead, new indicators related to digitalization, innovation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability must be integrated into regional policy evaluation. The study identifies institutional, technological, and human capital mechanisms that enable the diversification of development indicators. It emphasizes the role of digital platforms, data-driven governance, and smart specialization strategies in achieving balanced and inclusive regional growth.
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