Keyword: «market economy»

The article deals with different approaches to the definition of "cost price" from the primitive society to the present days. The evolution of the concept of "cost price" in Russian legislation is presented.

As the experience of developed countries, small and medium enterprises play a very important role in the economy and their effect on the development of economic growth, the acceleration of scientific and technological progress, on the saturation of the market required quality products, the creation of additional jobs. Entrepreneurship as one of the specific forms of manifestations of public relations contributes not only to improve the material and spiritual potential of the society, but also creates a fertile ground for the practical implementation of the abilities and talents of each individual.

the article considers the concept of competitiveness, reveals its economic essence, the present levels of competitiveness, identified different factors affecting the level of competitive struggle of enterprises and principles, compliance with which will ensure stable position of the enterprise market.

The most important element of social and economic development in society is a medical service for population. Public health is one of the leading sectors of the social sphere. The costs of society of the development of public health have not only social, but also economic meanings. The Efficiency of public health as industry service sectors is to protect and restore human health is the main part of the productive forces of the society, thus it contributes the growth of labor productivity, the extension of the working time of workers. All of these promoting the growth of the national income and improving people's welfare. It expresses the most important contribution of public health in the economy. The bank service of health institutions mainly includes the using of non-cash payments, namely card service of the workers of municipal public health. Appearing in the middle of last century, bank cards have spread more than 200 countries, and become an inherent part of the civilized world. Today, the credit cards are the key element of the electronic banking systems and increasingly replacing cash.

The paper deals with such a cluster of market economy as small business. The author gives various interpretations of the term "small business", considers the stages of small business development and proves the relevance of small business for Russian economy.