Industry Concentration Modeling Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises In Russian Regions

Abstract

One of the main ways to raise the efficiency of the Russian economy is its transformation, associated with the accelerated development of small and medium-sized enterprises. Using Ellison-Glazer spatial concentration indices the authors present the results of an analysis of the patterns of distribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter referred to as SMEs) operating in the main sectors of the Russian economy. It considers the concentration assessment procedure based on SMEs employment in 78 regions of the country, and 13 types of economic activity. The official statistical information obtained from the total monitoring of all SMEs in Russia was used as initial data. A comparison of concentration rates in various types of economic activity is given, and regions that provide the largest contributions to industry concentration are identified. The highest rates of SMEs concentration are typical for fishing, mining, agriculture and forestry, as well as the production and distribution of electricity, gas and water. While enterprises in wholesale and retail trade, construction, transport and communications, as well as hotels and restaurants show the lowest rates. The study proves that the concentration indices in the economic activities related to commodities production are significantly higher than in the service sector. The results obtained have a certain theoretical and applied importance and can be used when conducting research on small and medium-sized enterprises, substantiating proposals for their development, as well as providing entrepreneurs with the necessary assistance and government support at all levels (federal, regional, municipal).