Efficiency of Application of Innovation in Field of Soil Protection: Essence and Types

The theoretical approaches (neoclassical, praxeological, and institutional) are considered in the article to define the essence of efficiency as an economic category at the present stage. Based on analysis of current scientific literature the definition of efficiency within the neoclassical approach is proposed in the article. The following types of effect of the application of innovation in the field of soil protection are determined: economic, environmental, social and technological. The possibility of evaluating synergies is defined. It is highlighted a technology, energy, economic, social and environmental efficiency of innovations in the field of soil protection.