In the article the methodological approaches to the choice of a system of indicators to measure and assess quality of life in the territory. It proposed and substantiated the possibility of using the composite index for the assessment of quality of life at the regional level and to determine the rating of each subject. This method was tested on the example of subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District, followed by the interpretation of the results.

Keywords: quality of life, the composite index , the human potential , differentiation, regions of North Caucasus Federal District

In article the basic principles and factors having impact on successful functioning of regional infrastructure are considered the analysis of priority investment projects of the Chechen Republic is carried out, practical recommendations about improvement of infrastructure service of real sector of economy are made.

Keywords: production infrastructure, target programs, priority directions, investment projects, social and economic problems, transport complex

In article strategy of development of agriculture of region from positions of transition of territory to steady development is considered. Investment activity is called to provide inflow of technologies and the equipment, corresponding ecological standards.

Keywords: strategy of development of agriculture, a sustainable development, quality of life, sotsio-ekologo-economic development, regional economy.

Summary: In article the analysis and an assessment of social and economic capacity of the region on the main indicators of development is given. The assessment of potential assumes need of the analysis of a set of hierarchically organized indicators which enough are fully characterizing levels of development of economy of the region, its social sphere and scientific and innovative development.

Keywords: Keywords: regional economy, economic potential, reproduction of the territory, leader positions of the region, algorithm of formation.