Macroregional Modifications of the Spatial Structure of GRP in the Context of Newly Industrialized Economy

The development of national economies relates to modifications of the spatial structure of macroeconomic indicators, including gross value added. The article defines macroregional trends in the structure of gross regional product (GRP), evaluates the structural changes of Russian economy in various macroregions. This study first describes concentration levels and statistical evaluation of the spatial structure in the period from 1998 to 2016. The authors reveal the main differences in the macroregional structure of GRP in different periods of Russian economy. The article presents a medium-term forecast of the spatial structure of GRP in Russian economy considering new industrial possibilities of individual regions. The research explores how the current economic zoning correlates with the spatial structure of economy. The authors formulate practical recommendations for potential changes of economic zoning in the country’s strategic planning.