Modern Approaches to the Definition and Functions of the National Innovation System |
Authors: Evelina V. Peshina, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Prof., Head of State and Municipal Finances Dept., Urals State University of Economics Pavel A. Avdeev, Jr. Lecturer of Enterprises Economics Dept., Urals State University of Economics Abstract: The article analyses the existing approaches to the concept of national innovation system by Russian and foreign scientists and determines its functions. The authors propose their own definition of national innovation system as a systemuniverse and formulate its external and internal functions. Keywords: National innovation system, system-universe, functions of national innovation system, innovation policy |