RUDN Journal of EconomicsRUDN Journal of EconomicsВестник Российского университета дружбы народов. Серия: Экономика2313-23292408-8986Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)3731410.22363/2313-2329-2023-31-4-814-829SQHCMDDeveloped and developing countries economyЭкономика развитых и развивающихся странResearch ArticleKnowledge-based economic development of Iran: Mitigating sanctions and enhancing national competitivenessРазвитие Ирана в рамках концепции экономики знаний: преодоление санкций и повышение национальной конкурентоспособностиRezaeinejadIsmaelРезаинежадИсмаэльPhD student, International Economic Relations Departmentаспирант кафедры международных экономических отношений1042225184@pfur.ruLavrovSergey N.ЛавровСергей НиколаевичDoctor of Science (in Economics), professorдоктор экономических наук, профессорlavrov_sn@rudn.ruSimonovAlexander G.СимоновАлександр ГеннадьевичPhD (In Economics), Associate Professor of the International Economic Relations Departmentкандидат экономических наук, доцентsimonov_ag@rudn.ruRUDN UniversityРоссийский университет дружбы народов15122023314EDUCATION. SCIENCE. DIGITALIZATIONОБРАЗОВАНИЕ. НАУКА. ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИЯ81482931122023Copyright ©; 2023, Rezaeinejad I., Lavrov S.N., Simonov A.G.Copyright ©; 2023, Резаинежад И., Лавров С.Н., Симонов А.Г.2023Rezaeinejad I., Lavrov S.N., Simonov A.G.Резаинежад И., Лавров С.Н., Симонов А.Г.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0https://journals.rudn.ru/economics/article/view/37314

The knowledge economy is an economic system in which the production of goods and services is based principally on knowledge-intensive activities that contribute to advancement in technical and scientific innovation. A knowledge-based economy is a kind of economy without limitations. This study studies the prospects of Knowledge Economy in Iran. In recent years, the scope of innovative activity and the necessity of a knowledge economy in Iran has grown. However, this study shows that knowledge development alone is not efficient: it is useful only when knowledge is being generated and applied in a real business environment. Iran would probably benefit as well in the case the expertise of national academia and business community is used more intensively; otherwise, it would grow vulnerable if the foreign innovative technologies were only used. Under the current circumstances, Iran, dealing with ever-expanding sanctions, should be seeking opportunities to commercialize its domestic researches and developments.

Концепция экономики знаний подразумевает создание экономической системы, в которой производство товаров и оказание услуг принципиально основывается на интенсивном использовании знаний и технологий, что способствует продвижению технических и научных инноваций. Экономическая система в рамках экономики знаний лишена множества ограничений, присущих традиционной экономики. Данная статья посвящена анализу перспектив внедрения экономики знаний в Иране. В последние годы возрос масштаб инновационной деятельности, а значит и потребность в переходе к экономике знаний. Однако данная работа демонстрирует, что развитие исключительно с упором на создание знаний не может быть эффективным: полученное знание должно внедряться и применяться реальным бизнесом. Иран может получить выгоду в том случае, если экспертиза национального научного сообщества и бизнеса будет использоваться более интенсивно; в противном случае может возрасти уязвимость, вызванная опорой исключительно на иностранные инновационные технологии. В рамках сложившихся условий Иран, находящийся в условиях возрастающего санкционного давления, должен искать возможности для коммерциализации отечественных исследований и разработок.

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