How does the scientific "kitchen" - this question is devoted to the book. On the example of the situation in the economic Sciences and a number of other social Sciences, the organization of scientific transactions with North America and Russia is considered and compared. It is shown how scientists interact with colleagues and students in the immediate vicinity and with the "generalized Other", that is, with the readers of their works. Particular attention is paid to conflicts of interest and their impact on the review process and productivity of scientific work.
academic freedom, conflicts of interest, institutional environment, power, scientific transaction, transaction costs, Russia, North America



