The textbook examines current issues of the world economy: the pace and proportions of economic development, the current state of the economy of the most developed countries of the world, a comparison of their macroeconomic indicators, the development of integration processes. The economic experience of states with economies in transition is analyzed, much attention is paid to issues of scientific and technological progress, the forecast of economic development until 2020 and economic reforms in Russia. The specificity of the publication is that it places an important emphasis for Russia on a comparative analysis of the problems of the world economy and the Russian economy. The textbook is intended for students, students of academies, centers for training and retraining of personnel, graduate students, teachers, scientists and practitioners.