Faster Growth of Siberian Economy: Realities and Opportunities in the Megaproject “Russian Ark”

Abstract

The authors consider long-term socio-economic development of Siberian macro-region in the attempt to estimate possible acceleration of its development within the framework of megaproject “Russian Ark”. Three alternative scenarios differ in priorities of development and strategy for achieving their goals. Quantitative estimates of macroregion development parameters are presented along with comparisons to forecast indicators of Russia and the neighboring countries and partners of the Siberian macroregion. It is shown that full implementation of the Russian Ark megaproject is possible in the framework of a breakthrough scenario for creating a new center of economic growth in Siberia. A description of priorities for long-term development of the macroregion is given, as well as a set of measures that comprise the content of the megaproject. It is proposed, along with traditional management system, to introduce a special economic model based on principles of mutual financing, self-development, production and labor cooperation.