Implementation of methods and models for managing prices and rates for social services

Abstract

Purpose: the paper is devoted to the use and implementation of complex tools for managing prices and tariffs for social services, based on the author’s methods and models. Discussion: the methods and models proposed by the authors in the framework of previous studies require testing on real data. The division of the entire procedure of analysis and calculations into three interrelated stages is substantiated: pre-forecast analysis of prices (tariffs), calculation of a compromise price (tariff), search for the optimal pair «buyer – seller» («consumer – supplier»). Based on the results of approbation, a decision is made on the possibility of developing computer tools, the use of which will significantly optimize calculations at all stages. Results: the authors have tested and refined methods and models for managing prices (tariffs) for social services; the algorithm for the calculations required for further decision-making was approved: pre-forecast analysis (calculation of the Hirst index), calculation of the compromise price (tariff) for the service, selection of the optimal «consumer – supplier» pair (using the adapted TOPSIS method). The modeling of computer tools for managing prices (tariffs) for social services has been carried out.