Factor analysis of the water intensity of the gross regional product of the regions of the Southern federal district

The rationality of water consumption of regional economy is determined by the water capacity of gross regional product and is ensured by the distribution of limited water resources form the point of view of the economic efficiency. The study of the index of water capacity is suggested to be carried out from the point of view of the region and not the river basin as the water consumption depends on the industrial specialization of the region. The variety of factors and conditions determining the water consumption of some industries and economic spheres and also various multi level relations between them imply the necessity of the use of methods of statistical analysis. In the article it is suggested to use the factor analysis of water capacity of the gross regional product allowing to identify the latent characteristics and properties of the object under analysis. At the study of the water capacity of gross regional product of the regions of the Southern federal district the main factors are the volume of consumption of fresh and recycling water and also the value of gross regional product...