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Download article<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dmitriy S. Krapivin<\/strong><\/p>\n Luzin Institute for Economic Studies of the Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia, krapivin_dmitry@mail.ru<\/a>, ORCID 0000-0003-2703-9119<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Abstract. <\/strong>This article forms part of a broader study focused on developing financial instruments to attract additional investment for the sustainable development of the Arctic amid evolving geopolitical challenges. Before new financial mechanisms can be designed or existing ones refined, several foundational issues must first be addressed\u2014some of which are explored in this study. The research examines investment flows into fixed assets in the Murmansk region, analyzing funding sources and sectoral distribution. Findings indicate that project financing relies predominantly on external sources, with their share increasing relative to internally generated funds over the study period. The federal budget serves \u00a0as the primary source of external investment, while alternative channels\u2014such as household savings and credit \u00a0sector resources \u2014 remain largely untapped. Furthermore, the study reveals that businesses and regional authorities primarily direct investments toward maintaining core operations to ensure economic stability and meet essential public service needs. However, this approach does little to drive long-term socio-economic growth. Recognizing this limitation, \u00a0the Murmansk region \u2014 like many others \u2014 has attempted to address the issue through regional development corporations. An assessment of these institutions indicates that key steps have been taken to stimulate investment, with several projects already completed and others in progress or under preparation. Ultimately, the study concludes that while the Murmansk region holds substantial investment potential, its development is constrained by a lack of financial resources. This shortfall could be partially alleviated through the implementation of innovative or adapted financial mechanisms.<\/p>\n Keywords:<\/em> Russian Arctic, regional economy, investments, financial instruments, financial market, financial regulation<\/p>\n Acknowledgments:<\/strong> This research was supported by the Russian Science Foundation, Grant No. 24-28-20154, \u201cDevelopment of Tools for Attracting Additional Financial Resources to Ensure the Sustainable Development of the Arctic Region in Modern Geopolitical Conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n For citation:<\/strong> Krapivin D. S. Evaluation of investment market size in the Arctic: A case study of the Murmansk region. \u00a0<\/strong>Sever i rynok: formirovanie ekonomicheskogo poryadka<\/em> [The North and the Market: Forming the Economic Order], 2025, \u00a0no. 1, pp. 102\u2013115. doi:10.37614\/2220-802X.1.2025.87.007<\/a>.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n Original article Download article\u00a0 Dmitriy S. Krapivin Luzin Institute for Economic Studies of the Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia, krapivin_dmitry@mail.ru, ORCID 0000-0003-2703-9119 \u00a0 Abstract. This article forms part of a broader study focused on developing financial … Continue reading \n