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Indicators of agglomeration processes in spatial economics

Received: 17 March 2025

Accepted: 21 April 2025

Available online: 30 October 2025

Subject Heading: SPATIAL ECONOMICS

JEL Classification: R13

Pages: 4-18

https://doi.org/10.24891/cjejtw

Subject. This article discusses the issues of formation of urban agglomerations as centers of economic growth.
Objectives. The article aims to analyze the concentration of production in the regions of Russia and the changes in the country's population density.
Methods. For the study, we used a mathematical analysis.
Results. The article identifies the areas where agglomeration processes occur most intensively. The localization of the manufacturing industry sector occurs mainly in a northwest to southeast direction.
Conclusions. The concentration of production and economic activity is the most important indicator of agglomeration processes in Russia. The economically active population migrates to regions attractive for work and study, contributing to the development of agglomeration processes.

Keywords: region, city, agglomeration process, population density, concentration of resources

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