Regional Investment Attractiveness’s Model Analysis at the Heart of Russian Investment Policy

Abstract

The article analyzes the investment attractiveness of regions of the Volga Federal District in the Russian Federation using the principal component method. Indicators are selected characterizing investment attractiveness of Russian regions of the Volga Federal District. Functional dependence of the selected indicators are defined, based on which the estimation of level of investment appeal of regions of the Volga Federal District and their clustering. Recommendations for improving the investment policy of Russian regions are given.