The usage of multivariete statistical methods for creation of typology of regions

Abstract

The article deals with searching basic factors of competitiveness of regions whose knowledge enables to increase an efficiency of instruments of regional policy. The finding itself and assessment of mentioned factors of competitiveness is unsophisticated process. Thereby it is suggested a methodics in this article which uses knowledge of factor and cluster analysis. The successful application of these methods makes possible to create a typology of regions. Hereby we can get generalized current status, structure and hypothetical development of a searched region.