INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REGIONS OF URAL FEDERAL DISTRICT
This article deals with the interrelation between IQ and regional socio-economic differences. Some researchers claim that the intelligence quotient mainly determines quality of life in a region. Using statistical analysis and analysis of the secondary sociological research, the authors find that special nature of Russian economy makes it possible to come to different conclusions - presence of natural resources has a greater influence on socio-economic situation than regional IQ mean. An extensive test is proposed in order to get unambiguous results.