Evolution of the scientific definition of «economic sovereignty of the state» in the classical and recent theories of crises (catastrophes)

Subject/topic. The article is devoted to the study of the genesis of the concept of «economic sovereignty of the state» in the classical and newest theories of crises (catastrophes). Methodology. In the process of preparing a scientific publication, a wide range of general scientific methods of the empirical group was used, such as observation, comparison, measurement, analysis and synthesis, logical reasoning, as well as certain specific scientific methods: statistical analysis, expert assessments, graphical method. To study the processes of evolution of the scientific and conceptual apparatus, taking into account the dynamics of external challenges and threats, as well as national priorities for the formation of the digital economy, problem-chronological and historical-genetic methods of scientific knowledge were used. Results. According to the results of the scientific study, it was found that the definition of «economic sovereignty of the state» is a complex multidimensional concept closely related to the economic structure of the state and its strategic goals. The authors carried out a retrospective analysis of the evolution of the definition of «economic sovereignty of the state» from the standpoint of classical and newest theories of crises, summarized the dynamics of the composition of indicators of the state economic sovereignty of Russia. Conclusions/Significance. As part of a scientific study, the authors concluded that it is advisable to use the principle of synergy and combine the postulates of classical and newest theories of crises (catastrophes), which allows us to present a conceptual vision of the concept of «economic sovereignty of the state» in the digital economy as a complex multicomponent indicator characterizing the independence of the implementation and protection of public economic interests, as well as the sustainability of objects of national economic infrastructure in the internal and external cyberspace of the country. Application. The results of scientific research can be used to develop the academic competencies of students in public administration and ensuring the national security of the country in the digital economy; practitioners to develop professional competencies in the field of cybersecurity, Foresight; analysts for the formation of long-term state programs of socio-economic development, taking into account the global trends of Industry 4.0.