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Firsova A. A., Ogurtsova E. V. Approaches to the Methodology for Assessing the Contribution of the University in the Innovative Development of the Region. Journal Izvestiya of Saratov University. Economics. Management. Law, 2016, vol. 16, iss. 1, pp. 85-90. DOI: 10.18500/1994-2540-2016-16-1-85-90

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Approaches to the Methodology for Assessing the Contribution of the University in the Innovative Development of the Region

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Firsova Anna Alexandrovna, Saratov State University
Ogurtsova Elena Viacheslavovna, Saratov State University
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Introduction. Strengthening the role of universities in regional development is determined by the relevance of the studies to identify the direction of the impact of the university on the region, as well as to assess how effective are the results of the impact of regional development. Theoretical analysis. To identify and assess the role of universities in regional development in the foreign studies used different models to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the contribution of universities to social and economic development of the regions and innovative. Methodology of the study. The development of a methodology for assessing the contribution of the university in the innovative development of the region involves determining approaches to setting trends, the degree of time and the impact of changes in the environment of the object of its operation. Evaluation of the contribution of the university in the innovative development of the region – an assessment of the impact of its dynamics on change in the functional structure of the region. Results. Rate the university’s contribution to the innovative development of the region on a functional approach proposed by the following parameters: the presence of knowledge economy in the functional structure of the regional economy; its share, the nature of the interactions functionally organized units of the regional economy, the presence/absence of innovation rents; the level of innovative competitiveness of the regional economy. Drafted assessment will determine the presence and nature of the contribution (positive/negative effect) University in the innovative development of the region.

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Received: 
22.12.2015
Accepted: 
01.02.2016
Available online: 
30.03.2016
Published: 
30.03.2016