The authors assume that alterglobalization is a process of global alternative economic, political and cultural integration, aimed at diffusion of global transnational influence, ecological-local stability and humancenteredness. To show the today prospect of alterglobal inclusive development, the authors demonstrate the connections between environmentally related taxes, percentage of the total tax revenue, real GDP per capita, and percentage of recycling in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, the USA and the Netherlands. Combinations of the abovementioned indicators show the extent of the presence of ecologically oriented model of development with the use of new technologies in different countries. The highest connections among the chosen indicators have been found out in Poland and the Czech Republic which determines strong prospect for the successful implementation of the inclusive circular businesses in the countries. The situation in the Netherlands is 1 Sea star wasting syndrome (disease) is a general description of a set of symptoms that are found in sea stars. «Typically, lesions appear in the ectoderm followed by decay of tissue surrounding the lesions, which can lead to eventual fragmentation of the body and death. A deflated appearance can precede other morphological signs of the disease. All of these symptoms are also associated with ordinary attributes of unhealthy stars and can arise when an individual is stranded too high in the intertidal zone (for example) and simply desiccates. «True» wasting disease will be present in individuals that are found in suitable habitat, often in the midst of other affected individuals. Current thinking is that there is likely a pathogen involved, but environmental factors may also play a role, and contributing factors might vary regionally» (UC Santa Cruz, 2019).

№ 5 (137) липень-серпень 2015 р. 37 УДК 339.56 ІВАЩУК ІРИНА, доктор економічних наук, професор кафедри міжнародних фінансів та глобальної економіки ім. С. І. Юрія Тернопільського національного економічного університету ВІРКОВСЬКА АНАСТАСІЯ, аспірантка кафедри міжнародних фінансів та глобальної економіки ім. С. І. Юрія Тернопільського національного економічного університету ІДЕНТИФІКАЦІЯ АСИМЕТРІЙ ЗОВНІШНЬОТОРГОВЕЛЬНИХ ІНТЕРЕСІВ КРАЇН ЄВРОПИ У статті визначено основні асиметрії зовнішньоторговельних інтересів країн Європи. Запропоновано алгоритм формування та оцінки зовнішньоторговельних інтересів країни. Здійснено оцінку асиметрій зовнішньоторговельних інтересів країн Європи. Проведено аналіз впливу зовнішньої торгівлі на економічне зростання, залучення іноземних інвестицій та людський розвиток країн Європи. Ключові слова: асиметрії; глобалізація; економічне зростання; іноземні інвестиції; людський розвиток; зовнішня торгівля; зовнішньоторговельні інтереси; світова економіка.Постановка проблеми. Глобалізація впродовж останніх десятиліть вносить значні зміни у формат міжкраїнного співробітництва та розвиток світового господарства, що проявляється в зростанні глобальних дисбалансів та поглибленні асиметричного розвитку економік країн світу. Оскільки зовнішня торгівля є найбільш динамічною формою міжнародних економічних відносин, вона виступає індикатором, який чи не одним із перших реагує на зміни у світовій економіці. До того ж позиції країни в глобальному просторі визначаються її потребами, можливостями, а відповідно й інтересом, який вона реалізує у сфері зовнішньої торгівлі. Для цього країни використовують усі не заборонені міжнародними угодами інструменти захисту національних інтересів, у тому числі й через механізми формування інтеграційних об'єднань. Серед країн світу особливою зовнішньоторговельною політикою вирізняються країни Європи, які сформували найкращий досвід здійснення зовніш-growth to EU countries. This will provide new opportunities and benefits for the national economy after Ukraine and the FTA will increase the competitiveness of domestic producers.The results of this paper are an important foundation to solve the increasing export potential products of several branches of the national economy in the European Union.

Purpose. The aim of the article is to assessment of the determinants of the development of the countries of the Arab world and its progress in modern geo-economic processes. Methodology of research. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the fundamental provisions of the modern theory of international economic relations, scientific works of scientists. In the research process, general scientific and special methods were used, in particular: dialectical, monographic and systemic analysis – to substantiate the essence of modern geo-economic development processes of the countries of the Arab world; analysis and synthesis – for studying the object and subject of research; PEST analysis – to monitor the positioning of the countries of the modern Arab world; statistical and comparative analysis - to compare economic indicators in time and space; graphic – for visualization of dynamic phenomena and processes; abstract and logical – during the formation of theoretical generalizations, assumptions, conclusions. Findings. The prerequisites for the involvement of the countries of the Arab world in modern geo-economic processes are considered and the systemic determinants of their economic development and progress are analysed. The positioning of the countries of the Arab world in the geo-economic space is defined and the factors restraining their economic growth are singled out. In particular, attention is focused on the corruption component of the national policy of the countries, which does not allow economic transformations to be carried out. The negative consequences of “resource regionalism” in the policy of the studied countries are substantiated. The features of state support for the social sphere and health care in the countries of the region are revealed. The positive role of startups in the economic improvement of the economies of the Arab world countries and their achievement of progress is argued. Originality. The methodological principles of conducting a comprehensive analysis of the countries of the Arab world in modern geo-economic processes are proposed. Systemic determinants of their economic development and progress through the prism of political, economic, social, cultural and technological factors are argued on the basis of PEST analysis. The strategic vectors of the positioning of the countries of the Arab world in modern geo-economic processes are substantiated. Practical value. The obtained research results can be used for further scientific developments regarding the geo-economic positioning of the countries of the Arab world and their participation in modern geopolitical processes. Key words: countries of the Arab world, global transformations, geo-economic positioning, geo-economic space, determinants of development and progress, economic imbalances, export-oriented strategies, resource regionalism.

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Purpose. The aim of the article is to analyse and evaluate divergent changes in the food sector of Ukraine and other countries, taking into account the challenges of the environmental environment. Methodology of research. The following research methods are used to achieve this goal: theoretical synthesis, analysis, abstract and logical – to reveal the relationship of the global food crisis in the context of achieving food security goals; interpretation and comparison – to determine the prospects for improving food security; tabular and graphical – for a visual representation of food security in the world. Finding. It has been established that food security is an objective necessity for human development. Its provision is a guarantee of regular access of the population to high-quality food necessary for leading an active and healthy life. There has been an increase in food insecurity in many countries around the world, which was especially acute during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking into account the analysed indicators of food security, reserves have been identified for improving the growth of food security in the strategy of sustainable development of Ukraine and the world. Originality. A cumulative interrelated analysis of pandemic and post-pandemic poverty growth, declining profitability, and price differentiation in food security has been conducted. The assessment of divergent changes in the food sector of Ukraine and other countries is carried out taking into account the challenges of the environmental environment. Practical value. The results of the study on food security can be used in the management of the economy and the agro-industrial sector as one of the goals of sustainable development. Key words: food security, pandemic, poverty, reduction of profitability, strategic development goals, global environment, food security indicators, consumer price index.