Title: Conceptual fundamentals of the long wave theory and the innovative potential of the Russian economy

Authors: Ruslan Pavlov

Addresses: Central Economics and Mathematics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117418, Moscow, Russia

Abstract: Some aspects of innovative development in terms of the long wave concept are studied in this paper. The stage of the sixth long wave, which is reached by the USA as the leader of the nanotechnological development, is specified. The innovative potential of Russia in the area of nanotechnologies is estimated.

Keywords: big cycles; long waves; regional development; financial crisis; nanotechnology; innovation; Russia; long wave theory.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIRD.2012.047565

International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development, 2012 Vol.4 No.3/4, pp.338 - 348

Published online: 23 Aug 2014 *

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