Economy in the era of digital transformation: trends, opportunities and perspectives
Lesia Barabash, Lyubov Khudoliy, Olena Nepochatenko, Yuriy Tsymbalyuk, Svitlana Vlasiuk, Oleksandr Rolinskyi, Alla Karnaushenko, Bohdan Cherniavskyi, Nataliya Tanklevska, Halyna Zapsha, Liubov Borovik, Viktoriya Miroshnychenko, Oleksandr Slobodyanyk, Hanna Blakyta, Valentyn Susidenko, Andrii Andreichenko, Yuliia Remyha, Oleksii Podmazko, Robert Rogaczewski, Tetiana Cherniavska, Alla Rusnak, Iryna Nadtochii, Viktor Nadtochii, Anatolii Nadtochyi
The monograph “Economy in the era of digital transformation: trends, opportunities and perspectives” represents an interdisciplinary comprehensive study of the current state and key changes occurring in the socio-economic system under the influence of digital technologies. The work analyzes modern digitalization trends and the advanced experience of foreign businesses – from digital taxation and smart economy to the implementation of blockchain systems, digital governance platforms, and digital tools for remediation and revitalization. Particular attention is given to post-crisis recovery opportunities based on digital models, including sustainable development, investment attractiveness, and regional adaptability. The authors substantiate and propose the implementation of progressive approaches to digital policy, institutional governance, and the formation of competitiveness in the conditions of global transformation. This collective monograph encompasses theoretical analysis with applied solutions and is intended for scholars, practitioners, public administrators, and digital architects of the economy of the future.
Reforming the Personal Income Tax in Ukraine for the Post-War Perspective in the Era of Digital Transformation
This chapter of the monograph is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the functioning of the personal income taxation (PIT) system in Ukraine for the period from 2018 to 2024. The focus is on the organizational conditions of tax collection, the impact of crisis factors (including the post-COVID-19 pandemic period and the period of full-scale war since February 2022), as well as the prospects for reform within the framework of large-scale digitalization and with consideration of behavioral economics. The authors substantiate the need to shift from a proportional to a progressive taxation scale, introducing behavioral and digital vectors as key directions of the studied transformation of the national economy. The study proposes specific measures: from the introduction of an active tax-free minimum to the use of Big Data, electronic declarations, and the functionality of the Diia application for the purpose of increasing transparency and administrative efficiency. The chapter forms the conceptual basis of a new tax philosophy, which is primarily focused on social justice, digital governance, and the sustainable recovery of the country.
Digital Drivers of Business Model Transformation in the Circular Economy Paradigm
This chapter of the monograph is devoted to an in-depth comparative analysis of EU countries in the context of a quantitative assessment of the impact of digitalization on the transformation of business models in the conditions of the transition to a circular economy. In the study, the author developed and proposed for implementation a comprehensive scheme for assessing the level of digital-circular integration. The Integrated Digital Circular Economy Index (IDCEI) was substantiated and proposed for application; it includes key indicators of digital intensity and resource efficiency. Based on cluster analysis and scenario modeling, three development trajectories were identified: intensive digital integration, fragmented implementation, and digital stagnation. The main drivers of a successful transition were defined as the level of ERP system implementation, the Circular Material Use (CMU) rate, investments in circular transformation, and eco-efficiency performance. The practical significance of the developments proposed by the author may serve as a foundation for the development of digital-environmental policies, cross-country benchmarking, and integration monitoring, taking into account the need for institutional readiness and the strategic reorientation of business toward sustainable digital models.
Digitalization of Crisis Management Remediation: Assessment of Implementation and Development Prospects
This chapter of the collective monograph presents an in-depth analysis of the digitalization of remediation management in the context of crisis management, with a focus on the post-war recovery of Ukraine. The author reveals the evolution of the concept of remediation as a multifunctional process that combines environmental cleanup with the socio-economic revitalization of territories. The author’s methodology for assessing the effectiveness of digital remediation management is presented, using multi-criteria models and Monte Carlo simulation. Particular attention is given to the integrated use of digital technologies – such as IoT, AI, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), digital twins, GIS, and blockchain –for achieving a sustainable recovery effect. The proposed model, which includes a digitalization coefficient and an adaptive mechanism for parameter adjustment, will enable informed managerial decisions under conditions of uncertainty and limited resources, making it particularly relevant for Ukraine and other post-crisis countries that have faced emergencies of climatic, technogenic, and military nature.
Implementation of Blockchain Technologies and Smart Contracts as a Driver of International Investment Activity in the Post-War Recovery of Ukraine
This chapter of the monograph is dedicated to a comprehensive analysis of the potential for implementing blockchain technologies and smart contracts as a key driver of international investment activity in the process of post-war recovery of Ukraine. The authors argue that it is precisely transparency, trust, and automation provided by blockchain that are capable of eliminating the key barriers to attracting foreign investments. First and foremost, this concerns corruption risks and the non-transparent use of resources. The study presents a project model of a digital platform that includes a public project registry, smart contracts for monitoring the execution of works, asset tokenization, and citizen participation in the post-war recovery process. The simulation modeling conducted confirmed that the use of blockchain solutions can significantly reduce investment risks and increase the resilience of capital inflows. Thus, the proposed approach can become the technological foundation of Ukraine’s new investment image – transparent, digital, and focused on the effective recovery of the country.
Innovative Technologies and Digital Models in the Post-War Recovery of the Transport and Logistics System of Ukraine
This chapter of the collective monograph is devoted to an in-depth analysis of the role of advanced digital solutions in the recovery and modernization of Ukraine’s transport and logistics system after the end of the war. The authors emphasize that the destruction requires not just restoration, but a digital reboot of the entire sector, which is strategically significant in the context of the revival of the national socio-economic system. It concerns the optimal implementation of IoT, Big Data, unmanned technologies, and blockchain. The authors present a simulation model of digital transformation based on the S-curve and Porter’s model, which makes it possible to forecast the introduction of technologies in the long term. Based on a comparative analysis with leading countries of the world, practical recommendations are proposed for the digitalization of Ukraine’s borders, multimodal logistics, and total IoT monitoring. The authors emphasize the necessity of a systemic approach and coordination between the state, business, and international partners to form a sustainable, integrated, and competitive logistics infrastructure of Ukraine in the nearest future.
Digital Transformation as a Factor in the Development of International Business in the Era of Digital Globalization
This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of digital transformation as a key factor in the development of international business in the context of digital globalization. The study emphasizes that digitalization has ceased to be merely a technological trend and has turned into a strategically important tool for enhancing competitiveness in global markets. Particular attention is paid to assessing the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, Big Data applications, cloud solutions, IoT, and blockchain on the transformation of business models and operational processes. The study provides a detailed comparative measurement of the level of digital maturity in Central and Eastern European countries, as well as proposes an original index for assessing readiness for international digital expansion. The conclusion substantiates that companies with a higher level of digitalization have a greater chance of success in the international environment, which makes digital transformation an integral part of sustainable development strategies and effective integration into the global economy.
Smart Economy in the Conditions of Post-War Recovery of Ukraine: Digital Tools of Remediation and their Impact on Regional Development
This chapter is devoted to an in-depth study of the concept of smart economy in the context of post-war remediation and revitalization of Ukraine, with an emphasis on the use of digital tools through the lens of regional development. The authors substantiate the importance of digital transformation as a cornerstone of effective recovery and propose an architecturally hybrid, context-sensitive model of smart economy, taking into account the behavioral perception of the population, institutional support, and regional specificities. The hybrid model and regional stratification proposed by the authors have practical significance and can be used by public authorities to develop regionally oriented strategies of digital transformation. It will make it possible to forecast and assess the effectiveness of digital solutions in the context of post-war recovery, as well as to determine the priority of regional investments and digital interventions.
How to cite paper:
Barabash, L., Khudoliy, L., Nepochatenko, O., Tsymbalyuk, Yu., Vlasiuk, S., Rolinskyi, O. et al.; Cherniavska, T. (Ed.) (2025). Economy in the era of digital transformation: trends, opportunities and perspectives. Tallinn: Scientific Route OÜ, 214. https://doi.org/10.21303/978-9908-9706-0-8