Theoretical aspects of using clusters in the formation of competitive economy

The concept and principles of structuring of economic system, the approaches of the concept of the cluster in the economy, a number a problems connected with the study of the essence of the cluster are discussed in this article. An assessment of the characteristics of the cluster and the effects of its creation are also analyzed here. The place of the cluster is defined in the region's economy, the estimation of negative features of clustering in economy are also defined here.