Labor Productivity In Russian's Regions: Problems And Growth Perspectives

This article is devoted to the studing of the problem of labor productivity and opportunities of labor productivity growth in regions of Russia. Methodological issues of measuring labor productivity in regions of Russia are considered. Key problems in statistical measurement of productivity in order to carry out comparative regional researchers are defined.The comparative characteristic of regions on labor productivity level and its dynamics is carried out. The author has implemented classification of regions based on the studing of dynamics of labor productivity for the last six years. It was revealed that there is a decrease in regional differentiation to the labor productivity index. The author identifies the key factors affecting labor productivity in regions. The high role of the mining industry in increasing of labor productivity level is proved. It is determined that parameters characterizing the innovative development of regions do not make a significant contribution in improving of labor productivity. An analysis of connection between the growth rates of labor productivity and the growth rates of actual income level of population has shown that the quality of remuneration system, applied by enterprises, is increasing. The increase in labor productivity is possible with the renewal of fixed assets, Improvement of education level, strengthening of correlation degree between salaries and level of efficiency of enterprise structures.