This analysis reveals public sector performance disparities in Russia and China, highlighting regional development strategies and implications.
Key Points
The study uncovers significant disparities in public sector performance across regions in Russia and China, suggesting varying effectiveness in regional development strategies.
A composite index formed from 73 indicators for Russia and 76 for China shows that regions with central administrative status significantly outperform others in both countries.
The Gini coefficient indicates low inequality in performance indices, emphasizing potential for adopting Chinese practices in Russian healthcare and social sectors.
Guidance is provided for policymakers aiming to reduce regional disparities, with future research set to explore spatial relationships using Moran's I.