In the article the authors consider the influence of development institutions on the formation of the knowledge economy, it is proposed to evaluate their quality in the form of an index of institutional development. A method of evaluation based on objective indicators is proposed. A model for ranking regions is presented, including the calculation of indicators, on the basis of which a comprehensive integral assessment of the index of regional institutional development is carried out.

Keywords: knowledge economy, regional economy, innovation economy, innovation activity, socio-economic development, institutional infrastructure

Research into the state of development of an innovative economy enhances the role of knowledge in terms of economic growth. The efficiency of the economic activity of the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District, first of all, is characterized by the indicators of innovative activity, which, in our opinion, are a fairly universal and informative criterion that objectively determines the overall state of the economic system.

Keywords: knowledge economy, regional economy, innovation economy, innovation activity, socio-economic development, institutional infrastructure.

The article presents the organizational and economic mechanism for increasing the investment attractiveness of the region, based on the system of investment design and implementation of investment projects, based on the complexity of the development of the region's economy, and including not only the identification of the investment potential of the region, but also the establishment of sources of capital investments; identification of directions for the development of the region, taking into account the calculations of the possible results of financial injections into these objects; creation of a phased financing plan for the taken object, the beginning of its implementation and control over it; obtaining state support for the development sector of the regional economy during the implementation of the investment project in the form of tax incentives, lower lending rates, etc.

Keywords: region, regional economy, investments, investment policy, risk, investment risks, investment portfolio, socio-economic development

The mining industry, as well as the socio-economic development of this sector, makes a significant contribution to the development of the economy of some low-and middle-income countries rich in non-fuel minerals, as evidenced by the modified mining contribution Index (IVGP-BP). 10 of the 20 countries in which the mining industry contributes the most (the highest GPI-BP) rose one or two positions higher, according to the world Bank's country classification, between 1999 and 2019. Based on detailed data from the mining sector, such as mining, exports, prices, rents for mineral resources, mineral exploration expenditures, and state budget revenues, the current situation for 2019 is analyzed, as well as trends regarding the contribution to the development of the socio-economic level of the mining industry for 1999-2019.

Keywords: mining, minerals, industry, economy, export, mineral rent, gold, coal

When identifying reserves of efficiency of management of production activities of enterprises should comply with a number of important principles. First of all, the identification of reserves should be based on knowledge of economic laws, the provisions of the dialectical theory of knowledge, the achievements of science and practice, that is, to be scientific in nature. It is necessary to know the economic nature and nature of economic reserves, the main directions of the search, as well as the technique and methodology of calculation and generalization. The search for reserves should be complex and systematic: complexity implies a comprehensive identification of reserves in all areas of economic activity and their subsequent generalization.

Keywords: management, production activities, reserves, efficiency, analysis, diagnostics

In the article the analysis of KPI of industrial enterprises, considers the various factors limiting the production growth and the development of guidelines for improving production efficiency. Most economists believe that increasing production efficiency, competitiveness of products and services can be achieved on the basis of systematic analysis of economic activities of the enterprise. The analysis of activities provides an opportunity to develop the necessary strategy and tactics of development of the enterprise, which form the basis for the production programme, revealed reserves of increase of production efficiency.

Keywords: economy, industry, improvement, efficiency, factors, Finance, sustainability, management

The core of any economy is the production, creation of economic output. No production can not be use. That's enterprises produce products that perform work and services, ie provide the basis for consumption and increase national wealth. Matter how well the company what their financial condition, depends on the health of the economy and the industrial might of the state. If present schematically the entire system of economic governance in the country in the form of a pyramid, its base are businesses. State, regional, departmental management can be considered in relation to the processes occurring at the level of the enterprise, just as the add-on, secondary phenomena.

Keywords: innovation, industry, economic structure, market, sustainability, innovation development