THE SOURCES OF ECONOMIC SUPPORT FOR FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN RUSSIA
The article examines the sources of economic support of fundamental and applied research in Russia. To do this, the authors take into consideration directions of the investment policy and the problems hindering the development of the investment policy. It is considered the government expenditure on civil science. Results of comparison of the internal costs for fundamental and applied research in Russia and foreign countries are given as well. The advantages and disadvantages of venture capital financing are studied. The authors propose new kinds of mechanism available for involvement of banks and their branches in the financing of the science and the technological innovation systems. To conclude, the science is the most important aspect in the economic development of our country. There must be a constant financial support to science and new technologies. The state has to create facilities for the support of external investors.