Economic-genetic approach to the institutionalization of spatial development models of industrial regions

Abstract

Relevance. The effective management of spatial development is fundamental for Russia with its vast territory. Industrial regions, whose spatial structures are characterized by high inertia, warrant particular attention as this inertia complicates their adaptation to new economic realities. This raises the question of which spatial development models should be institutionalized.

Research Objective. The study aims to develop the methodological foundations and tools of the economic-genetic approach to the institutionalizion of spatial development models, focusing on the industrial regions of theRussian Federation

Data and methods. The study’s methodology comprises five sequential steps that develop and test tools using Frobenius norms to determine how well an industrial region’s genotype is considered in strategic spatial planning.

Results. The findings call for a rethinking of spatial organization and development processes in industrial regions to ensure sustainability. Regions with the greatest potential for implementing diverse spatial structures tend to institutionalize a functional zoning model. Conversely, regions exhibiting internal conflict in their inheritance determinants prefer a model focused on supporting lagging territories. The third group, needing to build a framework of inter-territorial links to minimize gaps in the core genotype, shows equal interest in both functional zoning and support for lagging territories.

Conclusions. Incorporating the economic, social, and administrative-managerial inheritance of territories will enable a more informed choice of spatial transformation directions when developing and implementing regional socio-economic development strategies. These results can assist government authorities in refining spatial development models and enhancing the effectiveness of regional strategy implementation across the Russian Federation.