Vol. 53 No. 4 (2025): Published December 30, 2025
DOI https://doi.org/10.18799/26584956/2025/4/1927
Factors of interregional integration of food markets of the Volga Federal District
The article presents an analysis of the degree of integration of food markets for livestock products in the regions of the Volga Federal District. The problems of food supply do not lose their relevance in the modern world. This study is based on the key features of price formation in food markets; it uses panel data for the regions of the Volga Federal District for 1991–2023. Aim. To assess the integration (convergence) of food markets for livestock products in the regions of the Volga Federal District in 1991–2023 based on price information. Methods. Unit root testing, stationarity, Granger causality. Results. In addition to traditional factors influencing the formation and integration of markets (prices, transportation costs, distance between regions, standard of living, etc.), it is necessary to assess and identify new factors that can influence the efficiency of food provision of the population. It was also found that the integration of regional prices and the formation of a single economic space are of great practical importance, since they lead to increased competition and improvement in the position of consumers. The results obtained can be used for subsequent theoretical and practical developments, as well as the creation of a unified digital platform for the food market.
Keywords:
integration, unit root, stationarity, time series, correlation, heteroscedasticity
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