INNOVATION CLUSTERS FORMATION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF EFFECTIVE ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The nature of innovation cluster and its distinction from regional cluster on base of leading cluster theories’ analysis is explained. Foreign and Russian models of forming innovation clusters’ description is presented. Types of Russian innovation clusters with their appropriate problems and disadvantages are analyzed in comparison with international experience. Tendencies of innovation clusterization policy in states as an effective method of managing economy are underlined.

Keywords

• state innovation policy
• innovation cluster
• cluster model of economy
• specialized economic zones