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Analysis of Disparities in the Standard of Living Between Urban and Rural Population in a Region
https://doi.org/10.34023/2313-6383-2025-32-5-37-52
Abstract
The article presents the results of a study of the disparities in the standard of living between the urban and rural population, as one ofthedrivers of internal and interregional migration. The authors argue that this is a crucial aspect for understanding migration patterns and serves as an indirect indicator of the level of socio-economic development of a region and its potential for future growth.
To examine the differences in the standard of living, a comparative analysis of indicators for two time periods (2016 and 2022) was conducted using the Tambov Region as a case study. This region is notable within the Central Federal District for its significant share of rural population and its specialization in agricultural production.
The first stage of the study involved assessing socio-economic situation in cities and villages of the region. Subsequently, the authors developed a system of indicators reflecting the population's standard of living, and calculated an integral index of the standard of living for the region's municipalities. This index provides an objective measure of the degree of territorial disparity in living standards.
Based on the developed system of indicators, a multivariate statistical analysis was performed. It led to the conclusion that the standard of living of the rural population in the Tambov Region rose over the 2016–2022 period. This improvement is largely attributed to measures implemented under the Russian Federation's Food Security Doctrine, which has stimulated the active development of agriculture, thereby creating preconditions for the rise in the standard of living across the region.
About the Authors
V. S. Mkhitaryan
National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir S. Mkhitaryan – Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Professor; Professor, Department of Statistics and Data Analysis
11, Pokrovsky Blvd., Moscow, 109028
G. L. Popova
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina L. Popova – Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor; Professor, Department of Statistics
36, Stremyanny Lane, Moscow, 117997
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Mkhitaryan V.S., Popova G.L. Analysis of Disparities in the Standard of Living Between Urban and Rural Population in a Region. Voprosy statistiki. 2025;32(5):37-52. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34023/2313-6383-2025-32-5-37-52
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