Economic principles of the formation of the middle class in Ukraine

Abstract

In the qualification (master’s) work the theoretical approaches to the stratification of society, the role of the middle class in the economy are revealed. The demoeconomic criteria of belonging to the middle class are studied, their classification is carried out and the factors of development are determined. The current state of class dynamics and tendencies of middle class functioning are characterized. The analysis of dynamics is carried out and tendencies of average income group according to classical approaches are established. Micromodeling of incomes (expenses) taking into account the macroeconomic situation is carried out. The influence of the coronavirus crisis and quarantine measures on the change in the number of middle-income groups is substantiated and the prospects of the formation of the middle class in Ukraine are determined. The USА experience in the formation of the middle class is studied and adapted to Ukrainian realities. Problems and practical recommendations in the field of improving the policy of promoting the formation of the middle class are identified.