Prioritization of Industrial Activity in Golestan Province Using Numerical Taxonomy

Economic growth is one of the main goals of decision makers in ay country. In other side awareness of the capabilities of the industrial sector in different regions of the country is one of the prerequisites for economic growth in national and regional level. This paper aims to investigate and determine priorities for industries in Golestan province at 1385 and 1388. To this end, using numerical taxonomy and factor analysis and 12 selected indicators are ranked industrial activities. The results show that the production food and beverage industry and the production of wood and wood products in both periods were in the priority industries.