About the Laboratory
The International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy traces its origins to a research group that has been working in the field of intellectual capital and empirical finance at the HSE-Perm for the last eight years.
By carrying out comparative empirical research that develops awareness of intellectual resources as key drivers in the new economy, the Laboratory aims to become an international research centre that focuses on the role of intangibles in creating sustainable competitive advantages.
The research team includes both leading scholars and young fellows from the HSE and partner universities in Europe and the United States.
IDLab Seminar: Measuring Human Capital Through the Lens of the Investment Cycle
On April 3, 2026, the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy (IDLab) held a research seminar. Victor Krakovich, Associate Professor at the Department of Finance (HSE University St. Petersburg) and Research Fellow at IDLab, presented a report titled "Measuring Human Capital in Finance: A Literature Review and Emerging Directions."
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On April 3, HSE-Perm researchers participated online in the international scientific and practical conference "Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Birthplace of International Sports Cooperation and Health". The event, held at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Education and Sports, gathered participants from more than 12 countries.
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IDLab Seminar: Gender "Bonus" and Invisible Barriers in Russian Corporate Boards
On March 20, 2026, the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy (IDLab) held its regular research seminar. Research Assistant Valeriia Fedorova presented a report titled "Gender Differences in the Results of Voting for Candidates to the Board of Directors of Russian Companies". The study was co-authored by Marina Zavertiaeva (Senior Research Fellow at IDLab), Dmitrii Kirpishchikov (Junior Research Fellow at IDLab), Anastasiia Kireecheva (Research Assistant at IDLab), and Polina Pulinets.
HSE IDLab and IUST Held the Second Seminar in an Educational Series for Early‑Career Researchers
On 16 March 2026, the second seminar in an educational series for early‑career researchers, organized by the International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy (IDLab) at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in collaboration with the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), was held. The event was conducted within HSE’s "International Academic Cooperation" project and attracted more than 40 participants. The speaker was Dennis C. Coates, Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Sports Economics.