The article contents results of empirical estimation of human capital’s impact in providing economic growth of Russian regions 2005–2009. Investigation is based on the modify Mankiw – Romer – Wail’s growth model. It is used four ways of registration human capital, corresponding to the various interpretations of it.

The article analyzes main trends in the development of integrative strategies of Russian wood processing companies in 2001–2010. We demonstrate the role of major drivers of corporate control and integrative processes in the wood processing and manufacturing sector. Based on unique database of merger and acquisition deals (M & A), we quantitatively describe the characteristics of integrative processes and evaluate the intensity of announced transactions along with transaction types and directions.