On the other hand, rn forecasting It Is necessary to take account of an extremely wide spectrum of various factors exerting Presented by V.I. Kaspln 22-l '327 .. ' .~. their Impact on SandT progress and determining to a consider­ able degree the character of Its development. Apart from fore­ casting S and T. It Is necessary to foresee the' development of economy. social and economic factors, pol Icy pursued by the state and Its relations with other countries. At the same time coordi­ nation of branch and regional aspects represents a complicated problem of forecasting and managing S and T progress. The problem of socio-economic assessment of new technology and consequences of S and T progress represents an Important Integral part of scientific and technological pol Icy and planning S and T progress. The Importance of Its solution corresponds to those difficulties appearing during this process. This Is conditioned, on the one hand. by an extreme danger of negative social effects of S and T progress for the destlng of countries and humanity as a whole and, on the other hand. by considerable difficulties In model! lng and forecasting socio-economic processes and their relations with S and T progress. METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ~F MODERN FORECASTING Forecasting. being a relatively young scientific discipline. Is In a process of accelerated development of Its proper theory and methodology which Is closely related with the problems of planning S and T progress and social development. In this respect the methodological problems of forecasting should be considered In a complex manner uniting methodological aspects of forecasting with organizational aspects of Its uti I lzatlon In planning and management as well as with the efficiency of forecasting. In our opinion the total lty of modern forecasting problems can be represented by the following structural scheme: Forecasting subject Aims.concepts, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of forecasting in various fields, including science and technology, economy, and society. It highlights the complexity of forecasting, mentioning the need to consider a wide range of factors and the difficulties in modeling and forecasting socio-economic processes. The text also touches on the importance of assessing the social and economic impact of technological progress.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development