Social and geographical features of the formation of the investment attractiveness of Kharkiv region

Abstract

The article reveals social and geographical features of the investment attractiveness of Kharkiv region. The evaluation methods of investment attractiveness of the districts based on the analysis of demographic and socio-economic indicators of the region have been proposed. Original indicators are standardized using the index method. The integral indicator of the formation of investment attractiveness in the districts has been calculated. The ranking of the districts in Kharkiv region on the value of the integral indicator was conducted. The results of the research indicate the significant differentiation between districts in terms of the investment attractiveness. The most attractive for investors is Kharkiv district. High investment attractiveness is typical for northern and northwestern districts of Kharkiv region. Most of the districts have average investment attractiveness, they are mainly located in the center of the region. The groups with low investment attractiveness are the districts of the southern and southwestern districts of the region. The main factors of investment attractiveness of the districts in Kharkiv region are their cross-border location, entrepreneurship development and cross-border cooperation.