Shpak A. The spatial differentiation of regions of Ukraine.

Above fundamental aspects of spatial differentiation problematic regions was defined. The method of definitional analysis of the economic nature and essence of the concept of "differentiation development" and highlighted the imbalance in social and economic development as the basis of regional disproportionality is used. The theoretical and analytical study on the impact of spatial asymmetry changing socio-economic conditions of the regions is done.The method of assessment of spatial differentiation of regions based on indicators of technological performance was developed. The analysis of the main factors affecting the level of spatial differentiation of regions is done. The mechanism of using taxonomic analysis when assessing the level of spatial diversification of Ukraine was offered.The scientific and methodical approach to the management of spatial differentiation of socio-economic development by implementing the method of folding data (DEA) was developed. The parameters of the optimal structure of spatial differentiation of regions is defined. The gravity model analysis and forecasting trends conducted basic characteristics differentiating socio-economic development of regions was developed. The scenarios differentiation of socio-economic development based on forecasting trends in its basic characteristics, using gravity models is formed.