SCIENCE AND INNOVATION POLICY IN THE PERIOD OF GLOBAL TURBULENCE: ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE
The present paper analyzes new developments in the sphere of science and innovation in the global economy. It outlines the ongoing transformation of the innovation policy framework in major economies striving to overcome the consequences of the world economic crisis. The given work investigates the “technological plateau” phenomenon and evaluates its projected impact on the efficiency of modern instruments of science and technology policy. Finally, the present research enables us to formulate policy recommendations for Russia which needs to upgrade its technological core in the increasingly competitive global environment.