Elvira Moiseeva, Theoretical Basis of the Digital Economy Formation, International Business Management, Volume 9,Issue 6, 2015, Pages 1403-1406, ISSN 1993-5250, ibm.2015.1403.1406, (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ibm.2015.1403.1406) Abstract: In the study, the retrospective analysis of the neoclassical economic theories with comparison of economic definitions, such as “knowledge economy”, “innovative economy”, “new economy”, “intellectual economy”, “the sixth technological mode”, “digital economy” is given. The role of digital economy as a driver of innovation and inclusive growth is emphasized. Some aspects of digital economy in Russia are reviewed. Keywords: Digital economy;new economy;knowledge-based economy;innovative economy;Russia