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  THE JAPANESE MODEL OF TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  The article focuses on the most important stages of enforcement and implementation of the principles of circular economy in Japan in terms of the reasons for and the consequences from the emergence and development of the circular resource-saving model in the country. It discusses the transition to an environment-friendly economic model, its ... The article focuses on the most important stages of enforcement and implementation of the principles of circular economy in Japan in terms of the reasons for and the consequences from the emergence and development of the circular resource-saving model in the country. It discusses the transition to an environment-friendly economic model, its importance for people’s health and relevance to the needs of the modern society. The systematic role of Japan’s regulatory framework is considered in terms of the implementation of a cyclical environment-friendly economic model and policies intended to strengthen public-private partnerships and promote the circular economy among a wide range of stakeholders. It also discusses the application of the ISO14001 international standard in Japan and presents several indicative circular business models successfully implemented in Japanese companies.

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  THE DIGITALIZATION OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

  The article aims to analyze the effects of the pandemic related to COVID-19 on the process of digitalization of human resources in the management of infrastructure sites in the field of transport sector. It also discusses the dilemma between goal #8 of the UN SDG for high employment of the population and digitalization of the processes and human ... The article aims to analyze the effects of the pandemic related to COVID-19 on the process of digitalization of human resources in the management of infrastructure sites in the field of transport sector. It also discusses the dilemma between goal #8 of the UN SDG for high employment of the population and digitalization of the processes and human resource management. They will require using only highly qualified personnel and less human factor. Those processes can increase labour productivity and economic growth at the cost of negative effects on total demand, social inequality, and employment.

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  EXOGENOUS MACROECONOMIC SHOCKS AS CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS CYCLE DETERMINANTS

  The article presents the results of a research that aims to test the hypothesis that exogenous macroeconomic shocks affect present-day business cycle dynamics in a way that extends beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and the military conflict in Ukraine. The analysis covers the present-day manifestation of three key types of exogenous shocks - health ... The article presents the results of a research that aims to test the hypothesis that exogenous macroeconomic shocks affect present-day business cycle dynamics in a way that extends beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and the military conflict in Ukraine. The analysis covers the present-day manifestation of three key types of exogenous shocks - health shocks, oil price shocks and natural disasters. The research showed a lot of evidence that corroborates the hypothesis and hence it is confirmed. The three types of exogenous shocks have played an important role not only for the last two years, but also beyond this time horizon.