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Estimation of the Spatial Connectivity of the Economic Activity of Russian Regions

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The article examines change in the effects of spatial connectivity of Russian regions’ economic activity for 1997–2016. Quantitative estimates are obtained using spatial econometrics methods. Two specifications of the model are used: the spatial lag model and spatial error model. Relations between regions are modeled through spatial external effects, which are described in two ways: using a nearest neighbor matrix and an inverse distance matrix. The following hypotheses are tested: (1) a single macroeconomic policy and market integration stimulate growth in the spatial connectivity of economic activity; (2) Russia’s western territories have closer spatial ties compared to the eastern; (3) imposition of sanctions against Russia stimulated the formation of new and strengthened existing internal ties, as well as the country’s spatial connectivity. Estimates have shown that there are no distinct trends in the spatial connectivity of economic activity in Russia, nor were interregional interactions affected by international sanctions. Relations important for economic activity are supported mainly with neighboring regions. The cooperation that arises between regions is not deep spatially and fades rapidly with increasing distance. This is also confirmed by the fact that for European Russia, spatial relations are a more significant development factor than for eastern regions.

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The study was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (project no. 19-010-00094 “Spatial Development of Modern Russia: Trends, Factors, Mechanisms”).

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  1. Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia

    E. A. Kolomak

  2. Novosibirsk National Research State University, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia

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Kolomak, E.A. Estimation of the Spatial Connectivity of the Economic Activity of Russian Regions. Reg. Res. Russ. 10, 301–307 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079970520030089

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