UNEMPLOYMENT IN UKRAINE: ACTUAL PROBLEMS AND WAYS OF DECISION

Abstract

Purpose - to investigate the state of unemployment in Ukraine, to identify the main problems and to suggest ways of decision. Methodology of research. While work has general scientific methods and techniques: formal logic, statistical analysis - to study the state of employment and unemployment in Ukraine; abstract logical - for substantiation of theoretical positions and formulating conclusions. Findings. In the article the state of unemployment in Ukraine, found that the financial and economic crisis observed in recent years, and military operations in the east of the country significantly aggravated this problem. This is manifested primarily in reducing the proportion of the economically active population of working age in the general population and increasing numbers of unemployed working-age population. Also found that: 1) the demand for workers is declining in almost all economic activities and on major sections of the classification of professions; 2) remains a significant imbalance between supply and demand of labor; 3) is quite significant amounts of involuntary part-time employment; 4) the continuation of hostilities in the east led to the relocation of temporarily occupied territories population growth at the expense of unemployment, as well as increased emigration intentions among internally displaced people on the background and so the relatively high number of employees Ukrainian (including unofficial) abroad. The possible ways to reduce unemployment in the country. Originality of research is substantiating the existing problems in the Ukrainian labor market and identifying ways to reduce unemployment. Practical value. Results of the study can be used in the classroom when teaching such subjects as: "Labor Economics and Labor Relations", "Economy and valuation work," etc., as well as writing research papers.