ASSESSMENT OF INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL RATINGS
The article illustrates intellectual resources as a key factor for economic growth in the innovative development of the economy and considers differences of intellectual resources from human and intellectual capital. Taking into account temporal theories the author suggests a method to assess intellectual resources, based on the account of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social features of the population in specific countries. As an example, the author assesses intellectual resources of the Republic of Belarus using the data of the most authoritative international ratings.
Keywords: intellectual resources, innovative development, international ratings.
Eugene I. Strelchenya, a post-graduate student. - Belarusian State University, Minsk.