Natalia N. Skiter, Nataliya V. Ketko, Aleksey F. Rogachev, Elena G. Gushchina and Elena M. Vitalyeva
The article considers the causes of such a fundamental problem like poverty.
Abstract
Purpose
The article considers the causes of such a fundamental problem like poverty.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors analyzed the interdependence of poverty and the development of the digital economy, and also examined possible ways to develop measures to reduce the spread of poverty.
Findings
An algorithm is proposed for diagnosing the level of poverty development, and a mechanism has been developed to reduce it due to the development of self-employment of the population.
Originality/value
The main scientific task to be solved by the study is to improve the quality of life of the population of the regions of Russia by reducing poverty and increasing employment in the form of self-employment.