Author: Robert M. Nizhegorodtsev, Dr. Sc. (Ec.), Head of Economic Dynamics & Innovation Management Laboratory

Abstract: The paper is devoted to institutional problems mirroring the specifics of contemporary educational services market. There were identified the institutional filters driving the economic agents’ behavior and the principles of government adjustment. Some recommendations on improvement of the Russian system of tertiary education are given.

Key words: institutional filters; educational services market; dual selection; innovation potential; quasi-innovations; barriers to entry.