Social Policy of the State as a Regulator of Social Sphere Development: Theoretical and Methodological Aspects
Zherеbylo І. V.

Zherеbylo, Іryna V. (2020) “Social Policy of the State as a Regulator of Social Sphere Development: Theoretical and Methodological Aspects.” The Problems of Economy 1:283–289.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-0712-2020-1-283-289

Section: Finance and banking

UDC 330.336:330:338.2

Abstract:
Modern changes that accompany all spheres of public life exacerbate the problem of resource depletion, intensify the migration of the population, and thus lead to a dilution of socio-cultural identities. In this sense, the social sphere, within which key human needs are fulfilled, is particularly vulnerable. The complexity of its regulation and development is seen in its polysystemic character, as some components ensure the satisfaction of the spiritual and physical needs of man and society as a whole, while others guarantee an increase in the standard of living, the possibility for reproduction of labor-power and improvement of living conditions of the population. The aim of the article is to deepen the theoretical and methodological foundations of the social policy of the state as a regulator of the development of the social sphere in the context of socio-economic progress. The essence of social policy is revealed, the methods of its implementation and its structural components are described. The result is a proposed own vision of the considered concept. On the basis of studying the experience of foreign countries, social policy models are systematized and their peculiarities are determined. It is shown that the object of social policy is social relations, social life processes and social needs, which together make up the social sphere of the country. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspect of social policy implementation, which involves using both methods of market self-regulation and methods of direct and indirect state intervention. It is noted that the concepts of social cohesion and social capital occupy a noticeable, sometimes contradictory place in the social policy of the country, while social capital reduces the structural and mediating dimensions. It is shown that the key objective of social policy in the health care system that takes into consideration social cohesion is the maintenance of relations between citizens and institutions.

Keywords: social policy, social sphere, regulation, human development, welfare.

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Zherеbylo Іryna V. – Candidate of Sciences (Philosophy), Associate Professor, Director, Lviv Educational and Scientific Institute of SHEI “Banking University” (61 Viacheslava Chornovola Str., Lvіv, 79019, Ukraine)
Email: zherebіlo@gmail.com

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