Economic Development in the Context of Technological and Social Transformations
Authors: Vertakova Yu. , Babich T. N. 
Published: June 2021

Aim. The presented study aims to formulate the conceptual features of the implementation of transformations in the field of technology and social issues and to substantiate methods for achieving technological competitiveness of industry to ensure global technological leadership.

Tasks. The authors determine the theoretical and methodological features of economic development in the context of technological and social transformations based on developing the conceptual framework of the formation of the conceptual foundations of neo-industrial society, taking into account the contradictions of the global socio-economic system in the era of technological and social transformation; comparatively analyze the preparedness of Russia and certain other countries for the fourth technological revolution; substantiate the conceptual foundations of the new phenomenon of neo-industrial society, taking into account the contradictions of the global socio-economic system in the era of technological and social transformations based on the genesis of management paradigms and theories of industrial development in Russia; analyze the development of the Russian industrial complex and the actualization of its technological transformation to ensure global leadership; formulate a conceptual framework for managing the development of industry in the context of reindustrialization and digitalization; substantiate methodological recommendations for the development and adaptation of long-term socio-economic development strategies and clarify directions for technological development in Russia.

Methods. The tasks set out in the study are solved using methodological tools associated with the conceptual features of the formation of a new economic development model in transformational conditions. The authors use conventional scientific methods (induction, deduction, historical, logical, and comparative analysis, monographic description, etc.), special research methods (systems and economic analysis, synthesis, grouping and comparison, continuous and selective observation, methods of expert assessments, methods of rank statistics), as well as methods, approaches, and other scientific provisions presented in the works of scientists and researchers.

Results. The results of the study aimed at developing conceptual approaches, methodology, and recommendations for the formation of new fundamental principles for the implementation of the national economic policy in the era of technological and social transformations are substantiated. Unlike other existing developments, the obtained results, make it possible to develop the conceptual foundations of a neo-industrial society to ensure technological leadership in the context of a new industrial revolution and the digital economy, which corresponds to current and projected trends in socio-economic development.

Conclusions. This study expands theoretical and methodological knowledge. The authors substantiate new theoretical and methodological principles. Thus, a scientific and methodological basis for economic development in the context of transformations has been created, increasing strategic technological competitiveness. The proposed approach to the formation of methodological tools strengthens the apparatus for studying problems in the subject area and develops tools associated with integration into the national innovation system.