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This paper analyzes key development trends in the North Korean economy and its basic functioning principles; it examines the prospects for further transformation of the country's economic structure. Relaying on a systemic approach and method of simulation, the author presents a model of today's North Korean economy, and singles out several spheres therein that differ in management principles and mechanisms of decision-making by economic entities. The development forecast for the economic system of the country is given within the framework of four proposed scenarios based on a combination of the main internal and external factors.
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