On approaches to designing the meanings in the economy of services of the infrastructure sector

Subject. The article investigates issues of creation and distribution of material wealth, the role of spiritual values in modern society. Objectives. The article aims at the analysis of consumer behavior model, rethinking K. Marx’s economic theory, taking into account modern economic realities. Methods. We apply methods of systems analysis. Results. The study establishes that in the modern economy, the share of services, which do not create new value, has increased. Conclusions. The findings can be used for designing programs to develop production and non-production sectors of Russian economy.