APPLICATION OF THE GINI INDEX FOR DETERMINING TERRITORIAL INCLUSIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.32782/inclusive_economics.8-1Keywords:
Gini Index, territorial inclusivity, regional assessment, socio-economic-environmental indicators, inclusivity of Odesa OblastAbstract
The article substantiates an approach to assessing the inclusive development of territories, which involves engaging a significant portion of the labor force and ensuring equal opportunities in access to the labor market and resources. It is proven that this process is fundamentally based on the development of innovative business models and a sharing economy to promote social progress. Additionally, it emphasizes equality in human capital, food security, resource accessibility, environmental conditions, and population protection. Therefore, territorial inclusivity allows for expanding the benefits of economic growth while simultaneously improving the quality of life and balancing existing regional disparities. Consequently, identifying the characteristics of this process and the possibilities for its assessment is crucial. The aim of this study is to determine the inclusivity of territories by applying the Gini Index, which is used to assess elements of regional inequality as a supplement to the Index of Inclusive Economic Growth. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the application of an assessment approach to a specific situation. The inclusivity assessment system for territories has been improved by integrating social, economic, and environmental indicators, which are essential for calculating inclusivity at the oblast, regional, and community levels. The study proposes using the Gini Index in territorial inclusivity calculations, as it reflects the degree of deviation of actual indicator measurements from their uniform distribution by incorporating specific socio-economic and environmental data. The methodology for selecting indicators to determine territorial inclusivity has been further developed, incorporating data that enable the analysis of economic recovery prospects based on the current situation in a war-affected country. This requires considering inclusivity parameters. Calculations of the inclusive development of Odesa Oblast using the Gini Index have been conducted and compared with existing nationwide data. The findings of this study can be applied to the regions of post-war Ukraine, helping to define future territorial development directions and enabling the integration of inclusive content into the economic system while considering necessary conditions and factors.
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