Trade and food services in the methods for assessing quality of life

The author analyzed and summarized approaches and methods for assessing the quality of life. Methods for assessing quality of life include indicators of material consumption and social connections. These indicators reflect the contribution of trade and public catering to improving the quality of life. The range of indicators characterizing the consumption of trade and food services is wide. Absolute, relative, structural indicators of consumption, quantitative indicators of the presence of a trading network, and subjective assessment of the quality of services are used. The results of the rating assessment in terms of consumption of trade and food services included in the calculation of the quality of life rating, calculated by VEB.RF (Khabarovsk) and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (Khabarovsk Territory) indicate a low subjective assessment of quality with relatively high quantitative indicators of consumption and provision of trade area and food outlets in Khabarovsk and the Khabarovsk territory. Regional authorities in their work to improve quality of life should take into account the current results of market transformations in the society.