Ivchenkova M.S., Ivchenkov S.G. Assessment of Population Status Information about Competitive Environment on the Markets for Goods and Services of the Saratov Region. Izvestiya of Saratov University. New Series. Series: Sociology. Politology, 2016, Iss. 16 № 3, pp. 274-279 Ivchenkova M.S., Ivchenkov S.G. Assessment of Population Status Information about Competitive Environment on the Markets for Goods and Services of the Saratov Region. Izvestiya of Saratov University. New Series. Series: Sociology. Politology, 2016, Iss. 16 № 3, pp. 274-279ISSN 1818-9601DOI 10.18500/1818-9601-2016-16-3-274-279РИНЦ: https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=27258562Posted on site: 01.12.17AbstractArticle based on the results of the sociological research, conducted in Saratov and Saratov region, revealed low levels of population needs in information support of competitive environment development in the region. Analyses the sources of the information, its quality through its level indicators availability, clearness, facilities for various categories of the population. Clarifies consumers’ opinion about the activities of the authorities and organizations to promote competition in Saratov.