Spatial aspects of economic development: theory and practice

The main purpose of the article is to develop a methodological approach to determining the spatial connectivity of economic activity. In connection with this goal, the existing approaches and methods for assessing spatial connectivity were analyzed and it was proposed to use the ADL model, which will allow taking into account the functioning of economic entities in conditions of horizontal and vertical connections with subjects of different levels. In addition, the paper presents the main problems of regional development management and suggests ways to solve them.