Vladimir Martynenko
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Vladimir Vladimirovich Martynenko (born March 24, 1957, Kiev, Ukraine
) is a Russian sociologist, economist
, and political scientist and professor. Martynenko has held the position of Deputy Director for scientific research and Head of the theory and strategy of the Russian society’s Development Department at the Institute of Socio-Political Research
under the Russian Academy of Sciences
(ISPR RAS). The main field of his research is economic sociology
, investigation of socio-structural meaning of monetary relations, the critical analysis of Marxism
and the vulgarization of liberal theories.
early in the 1990s.
The ideology and financial activities pursued by the Central Bank of Russia and by the Russian Government have been subjected to constructive criticism as well as the creation of the effective banking system, the interrelation between central
and commercial banks. The author suggests a fundamentally new strategy of money
issue which can guarantee the stability of the banking system and prevent inflation
, thus, promoting a national balanced socio-economic and political development. He views money as a socially significant instrument in securing the rights and obligations of society members and formed objectively in the evolution of civilization
and division of labour
. And each period of evolution is characterized by a corresponding form of money represented by monetary instruments which ensure the fulfillment of monetary functions. The phenomenon of the devaluation
of the money in circulation is viewed by the author as the indicator for the deformation of money and as a result of disparity of rights and obligations between various members of society
and social groups, a failure to comply with the market principle of equal exchange
between the producer and consumer
of goods and services
, as well as by the inadequate socio-economic and political system.
The monographic research The Caldera of State Power (2005) continues a profound analysis of the current socio-political and economic situation in Russia
. According to V.V. Martynenko it reminds one of the period between the two World Wars when the democratic and liberal crises manifested themselves on a global scale.
This monograph is noted for the original definition of the state
essence, its classification and ambiguous role. It is focused on the objective laws and contradictions of its evolution as well as on the methods for assessing the socially significant decisions adopted by state authorities, it analyses their impact on various social groups and on the degree of their conformity to the potential and requirements of the balanced economic growth
.
The author also subjects to scrupulous investigation the fundamental problems of interaction between political and civil societies and suggests some practical recommendations for optimizing the functions discharged by the three branches of government, i.e. executive, legislative and judicial. This book exposes the indicators which reflect the power policy transforming from socially imperative to an economically unjustified one.
V.V. Martynenko analyses the illogicalities and intrinsic contradictions of Marxist theory, vulgarization of socio-economic development and liberal conceptions. This monograph reveals the reasons why the liberal theories put forward by contemporary radical adherents prove incapable of offering adequate solutions to social problems.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
) is a Russian sociologist, economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, and political scientist and professor. Martynenko has held the position of Deputy Director for scientific research and Head of the theory and strategy of the Russian society’s Development Department at the Institute of Socio-Political Research
Institute of Socio-Political Research
The Institute of Socio-Political Research under the Russian Academy of Sciences – is a leading Russian academic research center. It is engaged in a fundamental and applied research of social and socio-political processes....
under the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Academy of Sciences
The Russian Academy of Sciences consists of the national academy of Russia and a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation as well as auxiliary scientific and social units like libraries, publishers and hospitals....
(ISPR RAS). The main field of his research is economic sociology
Economic sociology
Economic sociology studies both the social effects and the social causes of various economic phenomena. The field can be broadly divided into a classical period and a contemporary one. The classical period was concerned particularly with modernity and its constituent aspects...
, investigation of socio-structural meaning of monetary relations, the critical analysis of Marxism
Marxism
Marxism is an economic and sociopolitical worldview and method of socioeconomic inquiry that centers upon a materialist interpretation of history, a dialectical view of social change, and an analysis and critique of the development of capitalism. Marxism was pioneered in the early to mid 19th...
and the vulgarization of liberal theories.
Research
The key conclusions of V.V. Martynenko’s scientific research are presented in his monographs such as The Unknown Policy of The Bank of Russia (2004) and The Caldera of State Power (2005). The Unknown Policy of The Bank of Russia is the first fundamental and all-round analysis of socio-economic and political aftermath, methods and objectives of the monetary policy pursued by RussiaRussia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
early in the 1990s.
The ideology and financial activities pursued by the Central Bank of Russia and by the Russian Government have been subjected to constructive criticism as well as the creation of the effective banking system, the interrelation between central
Central bank
A central bank, reserve bank, or monetary authority is a public institution that usually issues the currency, regulates the money supply, and controls the interest rates in a country. Central banks often also oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries...
and commercial banks. The author suggests a fundamentally new strategy of money
Money
Money is any object or record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context. The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange; a unit of account; a store of value; and, occasionally in the past,...
issue which can guarantee the stability of the banking system and prevent inflation
Inflation
In economics, inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services. Consequently, inflation also reflects an erosion in the purchasing power of money – a...
, thus, promoting a national balanced socio-economic and political development. He views money as a socially significant instrument in securing the rights and obligations of society members and formed objectively in the evolution of civilization
Civilization
Civilization is a sometimes controversial term that has been used in several related ways. Primarily, the term has been used to refer to the material and instrumental side of human cultures that are complex in terms of technology, science, and division of labor. Such civilizations are generally...
and division of labour
Division of labour
Division of labour is the specialisation of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and likeroles. Historically an increasingly complex division of labour is closely associated with the growth of total output and trade, the rise of capitalism, and of the complexity of industrialisation...
. And each period of evolution is characterized by a corresponding form of money represented by monetary instruments which ensure the fulfillment of monetary functions. The phenomenon of the devaluation
Devaluation
Devaluation is a reduction in the value of a currency with respect to those goods, services or other monetary units with which that currency can be exchanged....
of the money in circulation is viewed by the author as the indicator for the deformation of money and as a result of disparity of rights and obligations between various members of society
Society
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations...
and social groups, a failure to comply with the market principle of equal exchange
Equal Exchange
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between the producer and consumer
Consumer
Consumer is a broad label for any individuals or households that use goods generated within the economy. The concept of a consumer occurs in different contexts, so that the usage and significance of the term may vary.-Economics and marketing:...
of goods and services
Goods and services
In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility. It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax....
, as well as by the inadequate socio-economic and political system.
The monographic research The Caldera of State Power (2005) continues a profound analysis of the current socio-political and economic situation in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. According to V.V. Martynenko it reminds one of the period between the two World Wars when the democratic and liberal crises manifested themselves on a global scale.
This monograph is noted for the original definition of the state
Sovereign state
A sovereign state, or simply, state, is a state with a defined territory on which it exercises internal and external sovereignty, a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states. It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither...
essence, its classification and ambiguous role. It is focused on the objective laws and contradictions of its evolution as well as on the methods for assessing the socially significant decisions adopted by state authorities, it analyses their impact on various social groups and on the degree of their conformity to the potential and requirements of the balanced economic growth
Economic growth
In economics, economic growth is defined as the increasing capacity of the economy to satisfy the wants of goods and services of the members of society. Economic growth is enabled by increases in productivity, which lowers the inputs for a given amount of output. Lowered costs increase demand...
.
The author also subjects to scrupulous investigation the fundamental problems of interaction between political and civil societies and suggests some practical recommendations for optimizing the functions discharged by the three branches of government, i.e. executive, legislative and judicial. This book exposes the indicators which reflect the power policy transforming from socially imperative to an economically unjustified one.
V.V. Martynenko analyses the illogicalities and intrinsic contradictions of Marxist theory, vulgarization of socio-economic development and liberal conceptions. This monograph reveals the reasons why the liberal theories put forward by contemporary radical adherents prove incapable of offering adequate solutions to social problems.
Sources
- V.Martynenko's biography (in Russian)
- Annotation of the Unknown Policy of the Bank of Russia (in English)
External links
- V. Martynenko’s official Web site
- The Unknown Policy of the Bank of Russia (in Russian)
- The Caldera of State Power (in Russian)