Study of migration processes in the region using Moran's index

To analyze migration processes in the Republic of Buryatia we have used spatial statistical analysis. There has been observed the structuring of economic space in the Republic of Buryatia, and this makes it possible to separate the center, semi-periphery and periphery. This is due to the uneven distribution of the production factors and the results of economic activity throughout the region, which contributes to the development of migration processes. The coefficient of spatial autocorrelation is the main tool for analysis, it reflects the degree of mutual influence of objects on each other. As a result of the study, we have concluded that there is spatial interaction between the municipalities of the region in terms of "population size" and "relative migration balance". The dynamics of the Moran's index from 2012 to 2019 showed an increase in the clustering of municipal districts in terms of "population size".