The article examines the possibilities of using economic regulation mechanisms, with special attention paid to various economic approaches that ensure the achievement of overall macroeconomic balance, the effective use of material, financial and human resources as one of the most important and fundamental problems of socio-economic development in increasing the efficiency of the national economy. Based on the distinction between ideal and real equilibrium associated with the formation of overall macroeconomic equilibrium, the motives for different choices in the behavior of entities operating at the macro and micro levels are explained.

In order to achieve overall macroeconomic efficiency, it is necessary to give priority to types of production activities that play an important role in creating new value, using natural raw materials and materials, information and communication technologies, management knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, etc., possessing human, material and financial capital.