Economic Density of Industrial Sectors in Moscow

This article examines the spatial distribution of industrial enterprises across various sectors in the administrative districts of Moscow. The key metric employed is the economic density of an industry, which reflects the number of enterprises per unit area of a district. This measure accounts for differences in district sizes and enables a correct comparative analysis of territories. The statistical data obtained from the Open Data Portal of the Moscow Government was analyzed. In particular, the cluster analysis was conducted and a dendrogram was constructed to illustrate the similarity of districts based on their industrial structure. Herfindahl - Hirschman Indices (HHI) are computed to assess the degree of industrial specialization within Moscow's administrative districts, and localization coefficients are calculated to identify sectors with an elevated concentration in specific districts. Districts with a high degree of specialization (for example, the Zelenograd Administrative District is dominated by radio-electronic enterprises) as well as those with a diversified industrial structure were identified. For most industries, a near-linear decrease in economic density across districts is observed, indicating a balanced distribution of enterprises. Deviations from this trend are explained by the historically established concentration of high-tech industries in certain districts. The study's results hold practical significance for industrial policy and urban planning strategies.

industry, Moscow, economic density, administrative districts of Moscow, Industrial clusters