Forming of urban agglomerations as an instrument rapid socio and economic development

Abstract

Forming of urban agglomerations as an instrument rapid socio and economic development

The paper analyzes the main trends in the of urban agglomerations in Russia and the prospects for their expansion and consolidation. Carried out a comparative analysis of the factors of development for the largest agglomerations in Russia, revealed the positive effect of agglomeration effects on the regional economy.

Keywords: urban agglomeration, agglomeration effect, rate of agglomeration’s development, territory development