Masko A. Institute of state power in the system of competitive relations

The thesis develops theoretical approaches to defining the institutional nature of power. It determines the prerequisites and systematizes the models of institutional interaction between state power and economic power according to the balance of their impact one to each other. The main directions of influence of the institute of state power on the development of competitive relations are established. Within each direction the tendencies of change of the competitive environment are investigated. The institutional environment of the Ukrainian economy has been assessed to find out the level of its favorableness for competitive relations development. On this basis the proposals for improvement are developed. The author modifies the approach to competition policy development periodization. The latter is based on the evolution of the competition policy challenges. The strongest current challenge is an institutional monopolism, which negative effects can be minimized through deregulation. In the industries of natural monopoly, where complete abandonment of state regulation is impossible, the algorithm of gradual vertical separation of natural monopoly from potentially competitive markets is developed. The mechanism of competition advocacy in the system of public authorities has been provided to improve the institutional environment for development of competitive relations and providing the competitive culture.