Introduction -- Regional Layout of the Russian Federation -- Relevant Economic Terms and Concepts in a Russian Context -- Growth Theoretical Aspects -- Methodology -- On the Importance of Knowledge in the Russian Federation -- Policy Option -- Conclusions.

Basiskonzepte und Indikatoren zur Erfassung von Wissen und Wissensspillovers -- Europäische High-Tech Patente und Patentzitierungen — Eine explorative Analyse -- Europäische High-Tech Patentzitierungen — Eine explanatorische Analyse -- Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.

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