SHADOW ECONOMY: METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND DIRECTIONS OF THREAT NEUTRALIZATION
The article examined the dynamics of the scale of the shadow economy in the Russian Federation for 2015-2019 and measures were developed to reduce them. The regulatory framework, scientific literature, Russian and foreign statistical data are considered. It is noted that in the Russian Federation it is necessary to pay attention to the trend towards annual growth of the shadow economy, which leads to the conclusion that measures aimed at its neutralization should be developed. The article analyzes the dynamics of the shadow economy of both the Russian Federation and foreign countries.The main focus of this article is aimed at developing recommendations for weakening the phenomenon of the hidden economy in Russia by introducing peaceful ways of regulation. In the course of the study, the main problems were noted, due to which the current level of the hidden economy is 20-40% of GDP. The conclusion is made about the positive impact of the proposed measures to neutralize and weaken the shadow economy in the Russian Federation.