Methodological problems of the cluster classification

The article is considered at the problems of classification of the enterprises clusters, caused by imperfection of the methodology. The short review of the most widespread cluster classifications is executed. The researcher's bases applied for the cluster classifications are critically analyzed. An application of the categories and system approach as the methodology of the ordering of different kinds of the enterprises clusters is proved. The method of «Series of information criteria» is a base of the author's cluster typology. A number of the information criteria on the base processes which carriers cluster components are given.

the enterprises clusters, cluster classifications, cluster typology, a method «Series of information criteria»