Creation of agglomeration as a way to increase the efficiency of social and economic development of territories (on the materials of the Barnaul agglomeration)
The article analyzes the socio-economic development of the Barnaul agglomeration, the specifics of agglomeration development are considered. The main advantages and disadvantages of agglomeration development as well as directions of improvement are revealed. The results of the study can be used in the development of the agglomeration development strategy. It is noted that for the further development and transition to a more Mature stage of agglomeration development, it is necessary to create highly paid jobs that allow to attract highly skilled labor, to create conditions in the medium term, for an accelerated socio-economic transition from the traditional stage of development to the industrial stage with the gradual growth of "post-industrial" functions. It is emphasized that the same management mechanisms under the same conditions will work differently and with different efficiency in agglomerations at different levels of development, as well as affect the relationships within the agglomeration itself.