Ufimtseva E.V.

Purpose. The purpose of the proposed research is to develop ideas about the intra-agglomerative differentiation, as well as in the elaboration of practical recommendations on the evaluation of differentiation in the level of socio-economic development (SER) of agglomeration settlements. Methods. As the evaluation methods of differentiation in the level SER of agglomeration settlements the authors propose to use the methods of statistical and mathematical analysis, designed to study socio-economic differentiation between territorial socio-economic systems. Results. It was revealed that study various aspects of the differentiation in the level of SER territories (including agglomerations of settlements) in modern conditions is a highly topical scientific direction and acts as a subject of sustained interest of the Russian researchers. It was determined that differentiation of settlements on the level SER is an inconsistent dynamics and heterogeneity of average per capita values, socio-economic indicators of the agglomeration settlements resulting from the combination of factors of different nature, namely economic, social, infrastructure, historical and cultural, administrative and political, geographical, climatic, institutional. It is concluded that despite the current trend of smoothness between the settlements of Tomsk agglomeration of ruptures in the dynamics of the indicators (introduced residential areas, retail trade turnover and capital investment), upon the absolute values of these parameters, calculated per capita, in 2015, there is a growth of scale of intra-agglomeration differentiation. However, it should be noted that various indicators SER can show different trends, therefore, when in-depth analysis it is advisable to use carefully selected scorecard. Scientific novelty. Scientific-theoretical novelty of the study is in systematization and development of theoretical provisions of the research of intra-agglomeration differentiation. Scientific novelty of the investigation consists in the evaluation of differentiation in the level of SER settlements of Tomsk metropolitan area.

Purpose. To develop a system of indicators for assessing the efficiency of communication development in the frames of interaction of the agro-industrial and housing complexes in rural areas. Methods. The methods of peer review and comparative analysis have formed the methodological basis of the research. The method of expert assessments provided for the scientific justification of the choice of indicators to analyze the effectiveness of links between agro-industrial and housing complexes. A comparative analysis has been applied to identify the established and potential relations within the interaction of agro-industrial complex and housing sector. Results. The result of the research is the established system of connections within the framework of interaction between the agro-industrial complex and housing sector of rural areas. A system of indicators has been developed to assess the development effectiveness of the above-mentioned links. Main directions to develop the “links portfolio” are developed based on the criteria values of the integral indicator of performance indicators of the established system of links within the framework of interactions between the agroindustrial complex and housing sector. Scientific novelty. A system of links has been formed within the framework of interaction between the agroindustrial complex and the housing sector in order to assess their status and influence on the sustainable development of rural areas. The author provides an approach to assessing the efficiency of connections system within the framework of interaction between the agroindustrial complex and the housing sector in a certain rural area, followed by the subsequent research of optimal scenarios for achieving a high and stable level of their sustainability.

Purpose. The article is devoted to designing the algorithm of comprehensive assessment of the urban infrastructure development, considering the processes of regional socio-economic development. Methods. Through the theoretical research methods the works by researchers in the field of urban infrastructure assessment issues have been studied and methods of scientific knowledge to develop the algorithm of comprehensive assessment of urban infrastructure development have been used, considering the processes of regional socio-economic development. Results. The algorithm is provided to comprehensively assess urban infrastructure development, considering the processes of regional socio-economic development. Scientific novelty. The provided algorithm to assess the comprehensive development of urban infrastructure, considering the processes of regional socio-economic development allows for seamless integration of the concept of urban infrastructure development and the strategy of socio-economic development of the region into a unified document.

Purpose. The purpose of the proposed research is to develop an algorithm for assessing the balance of socio-economic interactions (SEI) of the metropolitan area in terms of cohesion of the socio-economic space (SES). Methods. As a methodological basis of the research, the authors used the theory of spatial development and interaction, economic-mathematical models for the study of the SEI between the concept of domestic and foreign researchers in the field of territorial development. As methods of assessing the balance of the SEI, they used statistical, mathematical methods, methods of peer review, comparative analysis, as well as the balance sheet method. Results. As the main results of the study, the authors highlighted the generated system of parameters and indicators to assess the balance and concentration of SEI in the territory of the metropolitan area; the algorithm for calculating the integral indicators of SEI concentrations in municipal agglomeration; a toolkit generated to determine the type of balance of SEI in the territory of the metropolitan area. Scientific novelty. Scientific novelty of the research lies in the authors’ approach to the assessment of the balance SEI of agglomeration, with the subsequent formation of the tools to the balance of the SEI type definition in the territory of the metropolitan area.

The purpose of the research is to develop perceptions on the intensity of socio-economic interactions (SEI) in the aspect of coherence of socio-economic space (SES) of agglomeration, and also in the development of practical recommendations for the SEI intensity assessment in the territory of agglomeration. Methods. As the methodological basis of the research the spatial development theories, gravity models, spatial interaction, regression models, economicmathematical models developed for studying the socio-economic interrelations in the regions, the concepts by domestic and foreign scientists in the field of regional development have been applied. As the SEI intensity assessment methods statistical-mathematical methods as well as expert assessment methods and sociological research have been used. Results. It was identified that SES of agglomeration coherence is quantitatively and qualitatively measurable attribute SEI characteristics between different actors of socio-economic relations. The attributive characteristics are feasibility, intensity, balance and SEI complementarity. The coherence level of SES agglomeration depends on manifestation degree of the attributive characteristics of the inherent SEI. It was stated that the intensity of the SEI of agglomeration is the intensification (increase) and the SEI manifestation degree through integration of the interests of the agglomeration SES agents. SEI intensity is determined by the degree of interest and the nature of cooperation between settlements of agglomeration and SEI profitability. High intensity of SEI between agglomeration settlements allows ensuring the integrity of labor markets, real estate, capital, and depends on a number of objective factors, the importance of which is increasing in conditions of focusing on the agglomeration development path. Factors are identified which affect SEI intensity, and namely historical and cultural, geographical, natural-climatic, economic, social, infrastructural, institutional and political ones. The SEI intensification ensuring parameters in the agglomeration territory are identified in the context of the analysis of transport, information flows, commutation, trade, supply and manufacturing interactions, interactions in services sector, financial, investment and innovative interactions, interaction in the field of inter-municipal cooperation. The system of pairs of indicators to assess the degree of the agglomeration SEI manifestation is provided. It is concluded that the lack of reliable statistical information on many aspects characterizing SEI in the territory of agglomeration, in many ways impedes the research of the kind and requires the use of special techniques including sociological surveys and expert assessments. Scientific novelty. The scientific-theoretical novelty of the research is in development of theoretical ideas to research SEI intensity agglomeration development. The scientific-practical novelty of the research is in development of practical recommendations for the agglomeration SEI intensity assessment.

Purpose. To offer comprehensive evaluation indicator system of urban infrastructure development. Methods. Using the methods of scientific cognition it was found out that urban infrastructure development should be assessed in an integrated manner, i.e. with all its infrastructure systems and the system of evaluation indicators for integrated development of urban infrastructure. Results. It is found that urban infrastructure has a single organism (system) and integrated functioning and development of the system is achieved through the interaction of branches of municipal economy. Proceeding from the above, the assessment of urban infrastructure development should be comprehensive. When forming the system of evaluation indicators for integrated urban infrastructure development, proposed to use settings (quantitative indicators), which will serve for the study of urban infrastructure and indicators (quality indicators), which allow to assess the level of development of urban infrastructure. An extensive system of indicators of urban infrastructure is determined on the basis of the analysis of the state of the urban infrastructure, and serves as the basis for the formation of a narrow system of status indicators of urban infrastructure. All this would make current adjustments in the process of managerial decision-making. Scientific novelty. The system of parameters and indicators for the evaluation of integrated urban infrastructure development was proposed.

Purpose. The overview of scientific perceptions of the agglomerations formation and development, the study of theoretical approaches to defining the essence of the "agglomeration" concept, the research of topical aspects of the agglomeration processes management. Methods. With the help of retrospective analysis the main development stages of the scientific perceptions of agglomerations are highlighted. The agglomeration processes are studied on the basis of comparative analysis. Results. A review of scientific views on the formation and development of agglomerations is introduced; theoretical approaches to define the essence of the "agglomeration" concept are studied; the author's interpretation of the "agglomeration" concept is given; approach to identify non-urban agglomerations in Russia is provided; relevant aspects of the agglomeration process are researched. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the author's proposed interpretation of the "agglomeration" concept and also in the new approach to identify non-urban agglomerations.

Providing urban functional content depends on the state and development of the infrastructure, so it is very important to pay attention to it, or in a certain period of time the city would not be able to implement its mission. One of the main tasks of the municipal management is to provide reliable and sustainable urban development. With this in view maintenance, comprehensive development and ensuring effective functioning of the infrastructure units of municipal economyis acquiring even greater importance. Purpose.The article provides proposal of a methodological approach to assessing urban infrastructure facilities using the balanced scorecard concept. Methodology. Through the scientific method the balanced scorecard concept developed by R. Kaplan and D. Norton has been explored. In the opinion of the authors of this methodology, modern companies should operate with at least four specified components, but depending on the situation, it may take other additional components. The word «balanced» in the title means the same importance for all the indicators. Results. Methodological approach to the evaluation of the municipal economy infrastructure development based on the balanced scorecard is propsed in the article. Conclusion. The balanced scorecard is based on the principles of consistency and iteration. Application of methodological approach based on the balanced scorecard in the municipal management will allow to comprehensively evaluate the infrastructure development of municipal services and as a consequence to ensure their efficiency.