Investigation of Optimal Approaches to Assessing the Megacity Innovative Potential

The authors of the article set a goal to identify most accurate and economical methods for assessing innovative potential megacity in terms used resources. For that purpose, were selected, calculations carried out two them, which suitable described detail methodological literature. results other presented public domain comparable periods time three selected regions used. study materials from Russian foreign sources. Based on work done, certain conclusions made allow more selection cities, considering objectives such an assessment, as well resource availability group researchers. A critical view is also further application all methods, requires researchers local innovation have accuracy, objectivity assessments, independence their interpretation.