Content №3 от 2003
Reproduction aspect in regional policy
The reproduction processes in different regions of Russia show different character within the period of economic reforms. Most regional authorities exercise responsibilities only being substantially supported from the federal budget and can not have a proper impact on the structural economic adjustments. Financial support to the regional budgets is basically assigned to routine affairs. The regional development fund is too small and used only for funding social services and infrastructure. The Siberian constituent units of the Russian Federation being an example, it is shown that the financial dependence of small agro-oriented regions on the federal centre is becoming stronger as well as the industries in large regions are degrading. The reproduction orientation of the regional policy is required to be strengthened through allocation more power to federal district administrations to stimulate structural reforms.
