Shota Veshapidze

• Doctor of Economic Sciences
• Professor (Associate) at Tbilisi State University

Civilized humanity should strive to live in a society based on justice, prosperity and humanism. At the present stage of globalization, achieving this goal requires the rational use of existing natural, civilizational and institutional resources. Population is a phenomenon that defines everything to which everything is connected. The growth of the...

This book stems from the principle that each individual on our planet is of the highest value, arguing that each person should be recognized according to what dignity and what values they bear. It shows that the phenomenon of values is not what people want, but what people should want, highlighting that Europe and America have advanced most on this...

The aim of this paper is to analyze the main challenges of the new paradigm of economics in the context of Covid 19, the economic role of the state and the scale of state intervention in the economy. Economics teaches us that there is a time for budget expansion and a time for budget constraints. There are times when the government has to intervene...

The main purpose of this paper is to reveal the contradictions of globalization at the modern stage, to identify its challenges and to determine the priorities for overcoming them. The study is based on an examination of primary literature, synthesis, particular statistical data, and sociological research. The report makes inferences based on the d...

For the true knowledge of socio-economic events and processes, it is of great importance to study and establish a clear system of precise rules for the processing of scientific theory. The purpose of this article is to investigate and analyze how appropriate methodology was developed in Georgian economic thought, how its scientific principles were...

Relevance of the topic. Bilateral investment treaties are an extremely important form of investment promotion. The purpose of signing these agreements is to deepen the economic ties between the countries. No matter how big the role of investments is in the economy, it is necessary to regulate them. It is necessary to pay more attention to the discu...

Relevance of the topic: The European Union's (EU) Single Market is one of the most integrated and competitive economic regions in the world. As countries in the EU's neighborhood, such as Georgia, seek closer economic ties with the Union, understanding the dynamics of the Single Market and its implications becomes increasingly crucial. Georgia, wit...

The global economy has entered a new age of national security under current conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability caused by our reliance on global supply chains and a lack of collaboration in combating global health hazards. However, what has most distinguished this new century is Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukrai...

The purpose of this article is to identify the national security challenges of a small state, to highlight their external and internal aspects; based on the research, develop a rational economic and political strategy for small powers. The paper is based on the analysis and synthesis of various fundamental literature and specific statistical data....

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the features of the current reality of globalization, to identify the created opportunities and threats, and to reveal the ways to overcome it. The object of research is the current economic and political processes in the world, as well as, especially, geopolitical issues and the Ukrainian crisis. The...

The field of interest of this article is the detection and definition of modern challenges and perspectives of protection of strategic national interests. Interest in the topic is due to the fact that no country can deal with the most pressing problems of our time in isolation from other countries. They can be overcome only within the framework of...

Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to study the impact of criminal business activities on public order and stability of the country. Methodology. The methodological basis of the research is the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the origin of criminal business, its economic reasons, economic crime, competition, institutions. Practical V...

In the presented article, the field of interest of scientific research is the identification and determination of the results and perspectives of Georgia's participation in international eco-nomic relations. The interest in the research topic is due to the fact that the level of economic development of Georgia is significantly dependent on the qual...

The successful implementation of the activities of the higher educational institution, its prestige and quality depend to a significant extent on the qualifications of the academic staff and the skills of knowledge transfer. Freedom of labor is its main foundation. Therefore, the subject of our research in this article is the provision of freedom o...

The successful implementation of the activities of the higher educational institution, its prestige and quality depend to a significant extent on the qualifications of the academic staff and the skills of knowledge transfer. Freedom of labor is its main foundation. Therefore, the subject of our research in this article is the provision of freedom o...

As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Georgian economy found itself in crisis. The pandemic also threatens the traditions and values of the community. The country needs to overcome the negative consequences caused by the pandemic, which has acquired a global character. Great global changes are taking place in the world. Just as the epoch...

In the conditions of intensified competition in the modern international markets, the implementation of an effective budget policy is gaining urgency for the development of the country. It is especially important for countries with economies in transition and emerging. At its core, the state budget policy is a very complex and broad topic. Therefor...

. To define the conceptual vision of the unified development of Georgia, it is necessary to understand it as a systemic process against the background of continuous historical and civilizational progress, which emphasizes the main features of the dynamic picture from time immemorial to the present. These visions have largely led to the development...

ABSTRACT Achieving a high level of education is largely due to the country's economic development. According to international rankings that assess students' skills, the correlation between its outcomes and the country's GDP is quite high. However, investing in education is several times more profitable than in other sectors. Achieving the desired l...

Achieving a high level of education is largely due to the country's economic development. According to international rankings that assess students' skills, the correlation between its outcomes and the country's GDP is quite high. However, investing in education is several times more profitable than in other sectors. Achieving the desired level of e...

In the conditions of modern globalization, education creates the strongest foundations for individual and national economic security, which becomes an important stable and sustainable political, economic, social and environment precondition. A market economy functions better if there is universal competition. In addition, attention should be paid t...

Education policy is an important direction of Georgia's security policy, of which higher education is an integral part. Institutions occupy an important place in its development. Regulatory norms, institutions, values, cultural patterns, forms of ownership are recognized directions for establishing progress in the education system, its arrangement...

The establishment of strong and effective economics is possible in the place where the business activity, investment ecosystem and government activity essentially improve the wellbeing of humankind, state and universe itself. The investment at capital market, in securities, is one of the important factors of economic increase of the country. The ar...

The works of prominent Georgian public figure of the nineteenth century-Ilia Chavchavadze-are still relevant. This is largely due to the fact that his works coincide with numerous ongoing changes in the world. The theoretical provisions and principles developed by Ilia have acquired pragmatic significance for the country. The article discusses impo...

Georgia’s gross domestic product fell by almost 6% in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. This poses a threat to both the public and private sectors of the economy. To overcome the challenges, it is important to increase the role of the firm’s staff in ensuring business security. The selection of reliable employees has an ancient history; th...

Ilia Chavchavadze was born in Georgia when the country was part of the Russian Empire. He received a thorough legal and economic education. Ilia developed a national economic doctrine, which demonstrated the necessity of his country's independent existence, participation in international labor division, good relations with other countries, the prot...

Georgia is a country with a favorable geographical location, soil, climate conditions, natural and civilization resources, culture, human capital. Georgia is at the ancient transport crossroads which connected and connecting the countries of the North and South, West and East. The old Silk Road was the main artery crossing the country and connectin...

Religion plays a decisive role in protection of spiritual and national values of large and small nations as well as preserves their diversity and culture. His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos- Patriarch of all Georgia and the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church Ilia II has dedicated lots of works to the attitude of Religion to Georgia...

Georgia has achieved significant success in the fields of social and economic development. The country irreversibly embarked on the course of Euro-Atlantic values, strengthening security and stability. Free business environment was formed, effective social programs were implemented, the official level of unemployment decreased. Nevertheless, many u...

The existing financial, demographic and economic challenges have determined the establishment of a new pension system in Georgia. We must mention the fact that receiving a decent pension from the budget of the country is neither effective nor fair. The system of accumulative pensions has been introduced successfully in Europe and other developed co...

The paper deals with Ilia's concept and shows what practical results can bring it's implementation. Ilia has systematically set his vision as to why European values are so important for us, which values should we have been aspiring and how can we implement them in Georgia, how can we find the ways to adjust European standards to our life features,...

June 27, 2014 is an important date in the history of our country. On this day historical dream of every Georgian has come true. On this day our country approached to Europe as never before. Georgia has been artificially separated from Europe for hundreds of years. Georgia, as the country of ancient history and unique culture, will be contributor of...

Internationalization of higher education has gained more significance in recent years with the purpose of improving the quality of education and promoting competitiveness of higher educational institutions. Internationalization embraces the mobility of students and academic staff, joint educational programs, and international cooperation within the...