INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS

Purpose. The modern economic situation is based on the balanced development of the regions. Each of them needs the application of different policies and instruments to achieve success in the developed activities. Education is emerging as one of the serious opportunities for retaining the population in the regions, developing local business and achieving high economic results. Methods. The main research methods used are analysis and synthesis of the current regulatory framework, contemporary research on the problem, and data from official sources. Results. The presented results on investments in education are analyzed in two directions. Regarding investments in human capital and investments in the educational environment. A comparative analysis was performed according to the current and planned new scope of the level 2 regions. Conclusions. The conclusion draws conclusions regarding the change in the scope of level 2 regions. The trends, similarities and differences of investments in human capital and educational environment are outlined.