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Informal Economic Networks in the Services Sector

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  • Gabdelyakhat R. Latfullin
  • Oleg F. Gabdrakhmanov
  • Elena Y. Ivanova-Yakushko
  • Andrey V. Nazarov

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This article presents the results of a study of the organisation of informal economic networks and their role in the modern economy. The main characteristics of the network economy are discussed, and an analysis of domestic and foreign approaches to concepts that reveal the content of the informal economic network is conducted. The typologies of network structures are considered, and the classification of types of informal economic networks is presented. Models of informal networks are associated with theories and concepts of the development of economy and society. Management tools for the creation and development of informal economic networks in the services sector are defined and systematised. Disclosed and generalised approaches to the content of informal economic networks of the service sector. Key concepts are disclosed and an idea of the results of their research is given, which can be used in further developments on this scientific problem. The results of this study may be useful to specialists in the field of management and economics, dealing with problems of improving efficiency in modern conditions when studying theoretical and practical issues of management optimisation.

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  • Gabdelyakhat R. Latfullin & Oleg F. Gabdrakhmanov & Elena Y. Ivanova-Yakushko & Andrey V. Nazarov, 2020. "Informal Economic Networks in the Services Sector," Economic Studies journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 5, pages 156-178.
    • Handle: RePEc:bas:econst:y:2020:i:5:p:156-178
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    • L80 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - General
    • M20 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - General
    • M29 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Other

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