XII HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development. Workshop “S&T and Innovation Policy”

Abstract

The article provides an overview of discussions held at the Workshop on S&T and Innovation Policy (April 6-7, 2011) organized by the HSE Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge in the framework of the XII HSE International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development.  The Workshop addressed the transition of the national economy to innovation-based growth; S&T policy issues in the context of global trends; identification of long-term priorities for innovation-based development using Foresight tools; energy efficiency as a priority of economic modernization; development of the HSE innovation infrastructure.