·of resources alloted for scientific and technological progress and for the efficient functlonl~g of the economic structure. A single S&T pol fey Is considered to be one of the most Important advantages of social Ism In managing the national economy and forming the country's scientific and technological pote~tlal. The principle of a single S&T policy signifies the pursuit of the same single ~ol Icy approved at supreme directive level by al 1 organs(from ministries to enterprises) Independent of their departmental structure and territorial situation. This pol fey must correspond to the objective Jaws of scientific and technological progress and actively promote the real fzatfon of social developoment Jaws under social Ism taking Into account real development conditions of the country. Presented by A.S. Gusarov 19-4 285 Conceptual Basis The single S&T pol Icy Is an Important Instrument of carrying out socio-economic poi Icy of the social 1st state. It gives an active support to the real lzatlon of social and economic tasks faced by the social 1st society. The greater the difficul­ ties with the available resources. the more thorough and detailed Is the elaboration of the Single S&T pol Icy and Its strict Imple­ mentation. The conceptual basis of scientific and technological revolution end the rapid growth of new S&T achievements offer many posslbll ltles of solving various technological problems. On one hand, every problem demands definite resource costs (labour. power and fuel. raw materials, machines, equipment, etc.). On the other hand, every problem has definite economic effect and social consequences such as for employment conditions, environment, etc. Hence It Is Important to elaborate optimum S&T policy which would ensure thebes~ solution of economic and social task faced by the society within a given amount of resources. The socialist society Is Interested, first of all. In those directions of scientific and technological progress that give the 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the concept of a single scientific and technological (S&T) policy and its role in promoting scientific and technological progress, economic development, and social development in a socialist society. It highlights the importance of resource allocation and optimization in achieving these goals. The text does not specifically mention natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology