Economic Interests of National Economic Entities

Background/Objectives: Due to the dramatic changes in the Russian economy, such as sanction imposition and import substitution priority, the presence and features of economic interest of the national economy entities have become extremely significant. Methods/Statistical analysis: The authors have used general scientific methods of cognition enabling to study such economic phenomenon as interest and processes in reference to each other, as well as to determine cause-andeffect dependences. For this purpose, such methods as a systematic approach, comparison, grouping, statistical, vertical and horizontal analyses have been used, and the authors have applied the principles of logic to draw basic theoretical conclusions. Findings: The study of the conceptual construct of economic interest has showed the presence of a large number of scientific works, which confirms the special attention paid to this category. The paper provides a generalized classification of economic interests based on various criteria, which is indicative of the diversity of interests in society, and, undoubtedly, influences the relevance of the study. In addition, the study has considered the basic approaches to the nature of economic interests, their peculiarities arising in the course of their historical development. The structure of economic interests, principles of its development and factors influencing the transformation of the system have been determined, contradictions and their influence on economic relations between the subjects of the national economy have been formed and systematized. Application/Improvements: The obtained results can be applied in practice when studying the possibilities and ways out of the economic crisis, when considering the main directions of further development of the economy and society as a whole, and for development and extension of institutional ideas in economics. Keywords: Economic Interest, Interest, Needs, National Interest, National Economy Entities