Ecological And Economic Development Dimensions Of The Countries With The Use Of Cluster Analysis Tools

Abstract

The article examines the features of the application of cluster analysis to assess the level of greening the economies of the countries of the world. A sample of indicators on which the economy of developed countries is based, in particular, the standard of living in the country, anthropogenic load, energy intensity of the economy, has been carried out. Taking into account these indicators, the countries of the world were clustered into three main groups and the fourth is presented as general (background) data. The features of the greening of the economies of the countries of each group are characterized, the similarities and differences are determined. A hypothesis is put forward about the relationship between the level of economic development and anthropogenic load in states.