Subject. This article discusses the spatial competitiveness of regional trade clusters. Objectives. The article aims to develop and test methods for calculating spatial competitiveness. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of geospatial statistics, systematization and formalization of data, modeling, surveys, and expert assessments. Results. The article reveals the characteristics of defining the spatial competitiveness of trade cluster formations. Conclusions. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of promoting local products taking into account the spatial structure competitiveness.
Keywords: spatial competitiveness, regionalism, trade, clusters, Fotheringham model
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