Latest Articles from Population and Economics Latest 5 Articles from Population and Economics https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:17:08 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Population and Economics https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/ Comparing intraregional trends of demographic development in the Russian Near North (on the example of Arkhangelsk, Vologda, and Kostroma Oblasts) https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/article/79253/ Population and Economics 6(1): 109-122

DOI: 10.3897/popecon.5.e79253

Authors: Denis N. Mokrensky

Abstract: The article compares intraregional trends in demographic development of the old-developed territories of the Russian Near North: Arkhangelsk, Vologda, and Kostroma Oblasts. The author identifies trends in the fertility, mortality, and migration in 2011—2019 basing on the statistical indicators characterizing the demographic situation in municipal entities and urban districts of the old-developed areas in these regions. A comparative analysis of the demographic dynamic in the three regions confirmed the well-known conclusions about depopulation, urbanization, and migration loss in most municipalities. Steady depopulation was observed in medium-sized and small cities, including in municipal centers, where the inflow of population from the nearest periphery is decreasing. The further away from Moscow the region is, the higher the growth rate of the urban population and the rate of decline in the rural population.

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Research Note Mon, 9 May 2022 15:05:22 +0300
Coronavirus and tourism https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/article/53574/ Population and Economics 4(2): 72-76

DOI: 10.3897/popecon.4.e53574

Authors: Marina Y. Sheresheva

Abstract: In the previous decade, the Russian tourism industry has shown steady development. But in 2020, due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is close to disaster. It is necessary to provide not only urgent support for industry actors but also the conditions for the successful resumption of their activities in the long term. The pandemic raised the question of joint survival – both literally and figuratively. The tourism industry is a good example to understand that it is possible either to bring the situation to a complete catastrophe or to provide a relatively good start for recovery in the foreseeable future. It all depends on how market actors behave and what decisions will be made by the state. For market actors, it is important to understand that the successful development of business ecosystems involves not only competition but also mutual assistance, which is extremely important for the progressive development of any industry, especially in times of crisis. For the authorities, it is important to understand that tourism may turn out to be not a burden, but one of the engines of economic recovery if taxation is changed and the focus is on supporting domestic and inbound tourism.

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Research Note Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:07:53 +0300
What after? Essays on the expected consequences of the COVID-19 pandemics on the global and Russian economics and population https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/article/53337/ Population and Economics 4(2): 1-3

DOI: 10.3897/popecon.4.e53337

Authors: Irina E. Kalabikhina

Abstract: Letter from the editor-in-chief of the “Population and Economics” journal about the special issue

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Foreword Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:00:01 +0300
Dacha dwellers and gardeners: garden plots and second homes in Europe and Russia https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/article/34783/ Population and Economics 3(1): 107-124

DOI: 10.3897/popecon.3.e34783

Authors: Alexander V. Rusanov

Abstract: Abstract One of the ways to solve the problems associated with rapid growth of urban population and the development of industry in Western Europe in the 19th century was the creation of collective gardens and vegetable plots, which could be used to grow food for personal consumption. The peak of their popularity was during the First and Second World Wars. In the second half of the 20th century, as food shortages decrease, the number of garden plots in Western Europe sharply decreased. The revival of interest in gardening at the end of the 20 century is connected with the development of nature protection movement and ecological culture. In Eastern Europe, most of the collective gardens and vegetable plots appeared after the Second World War in a planned economy, they were most popular during the periods of economic recession. In some countries – Russia, Poland – gardeners have now become one of the largest land users. The article deals with the history and main factors that influenced the development of collective gardening and vegetable gardening in Europe and analyzes the laws presently regulating the activity of gardeners. The change of functions of garden plots in European countries in the 19–21 centuries is shown. The article presents comparative statistics on the number of second homes in Northern and Southern Europe. On the example of these two regions, the peculiarities of distribution of second homes are revealed and the main areas of their location are shown.

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Research Article Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:15:00 +0300
Modern personal subsidiary plots of villagers and townspeople: historical dynamics, functions, spatial differences https://populationandeconomics.pensoft.net/article/34903/ Population and Economics 3(1): 91-106

DOI: 10.3897/popecon.3.e34903

Authors: Tatiana G. Nefedova, Ulyana G. Nikolaeva

Abstract: The article deals with the economic, geographical and sociological analysis of personal subsidiary plots of rural residents and citizens in modern post-reform Russia. The authors consider the specifics of individual household plots of rural residents, analyze the reasons for the rise of such establishments, and then decrease in their number. The features and distribution of homestead farms of urban dwellers, who own countryside homes (dacha), in connection with the processes of urbanization and partial de-urbanization are also investigated. An assessment of the contribution of personal subsidiary plots to the total volume of agricultural products is given. The question of a formal or informal status of personal subsidiary plots, as well as their role in the social and economic life of rural and rural-urban dwellers, is raised. It is proved that an individual subsidiary plot in rural areas performs both a usual function of food production for own consumption (meeting up to 30-40% of the need for vegetables and fruits; at plots with poultry and small cattle — up to 60 – 70% of meat and dairy product needs), and plays a socio-communicative function of maintaining reciprocal family relations, and also solves recreational tasks. It is emphasized that the production, distribution, consumption and sales of products from the personal subsidiary plots are usually carried out within the framework of informal economic relations and that statistics are poorly capable of taking them into account.

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Research Article Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:15:00 +0300