Decomposition Model for Intellectual Capital Assessment: Regional Perspective

The relevance of the topic is determined by the growing role of intellectual capital as a key factor in the sustainable development of territorial socio-economic systems under the circumstances of digitalization and increasing interconnection of socio-economic processes. The purpose of this article is to develop a modified hierarchical model of intellectual capital reflecting the complex cause-effect relationships between its components and socio-economic indicators. Methods of the research include bibliographic analysis, systematization of indicators from regulatory documents, and synthesis of cognitive models. Scientific novelty lies in the integration of cognitive activity types into the structure of intellectual capital, including creative and innovative activity as a link between self-development and innovation. The results of the study indicate that intellectual capital should be viewed not as an isolated resource, but as a dynamic system capable of shaping development trajectories of territorial socio-economic systems. Practical significance: the findings can be used in decision-making processes related to regional development and in assessing the effectiveness of program tools. The model is universally applicable for economic analysis at both meso- and macroeconomic levels. Prospects for further research involve applied testing of the model in specific regions and refinement of the indicator set for different types of territorial socio-economic systems.

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