Abstract (English):
The textbook presents a modern view of economic science and practice of regional economy. The basic issues of the development of the regional economy in market conditions, problems of rational territorial organization of economic and social life of the region, research methods and mechanisms of regulation of regional economy. Special attention is paid to management based on the development of the principles of federalism and regional autonomy, ensuring the innovative nature of regional reproduction. For students enrolled in the discipline of specialization of specialty "State and municipal management", as well as students of other economic specialities studying discipline "Regional Economics and management" and "Regional economy".