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The paradigm changing of regional innovation policy in Russia: from equalization to smart specialization
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2016-10-65-81
Abstract
The article substantiates the need for regionally differentiated innovation policy based on the principles of smart specialization. It provides an extensive review of international experience and literature and proposes guidelines for a new policy relating to the conservation of the human capital, the formation of innovative businesses and the intensification of horizontal connections. Using the cluster analysis, the authors develop a typology of regions and cities for innovation policy goals. The article suggests support tools for each type of regions, which are different in the potential of creation and implementation of new technologies, technological and industrial specialization.
Keywords
innovation policy,
Russian regions,
regional policy,
smart spe- cialization,
human capital,
entrepreneurship,
regional typology
JEL: O2, O31, R3, R5
About the Authors
S. Zemtsov
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. Barinova
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Zemtsov S., Barinova V. The paradigm changing of regional innovation policy in Russia: from equalization to smart specialization. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2016;(10):65-81. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2016-10-65-81
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