What Kind of Economy Does Russia Need and for What Purpose? (An Attempt of System Analysis)

Requirements for the economy as a subsystem of society are examined in the article, based on the analysis and development of the four-element model of society as the arena of interaction between state, socium, economy and business. Using the results of the new theory of socio-economic systems, we define the quality that the economy should have to meet the demands placed upon it by other macro-level subsystems. Among these qualities — diversification of the economy with respect to workplaces and business opportunities provided by implementing investment projects.