Welfare as a socio-economic category
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5024-2023-4-6-16
Abstract
Aim. To systematize theoretical ideas about the content of the concept of “well-being”, to find out, based on the analysis of the concepts of domestic and foreign researchers, the essential signs of well-being as a socio-economic category.
Methodology. The main content of the study is an analysis of the socio-economic nature of well-being, as well as the views of researchers on its nature, generalized practical experience in determining the level of well-being. In the process of writing this article, general scientific research methods (analysis, classification, synthesis) were used, which made it possible to achieve the set goal.
Results. The article analyzes the approaches of domestic and foreign scientists to the definition of the essence of well-being, states its socio-economic essence and specifies indicators for assessing the level of well-being. Arguments are given in favor of the fact that the achievement of welfare is possible through economic growth, through the creation of conditions for a fair distribution of the created material and spiritual benefits.
Research implications. The problematics of the socio-economic aspect of welfare theory has been updated. The obtained scientific results can be used for further work on the theoretical problems of ensuring the welfare of society.
About the Authors
P. U. Zaborovskii
State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel U. Zaborovskii – Postgraduate Student, Department of Economic and Financial Education,
ul. Very Voloshinoi 24, Mytishchi 141014, Moscow Region.
O. M. Tolmachev
State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg M. Tolmachev – Cand. Sci. (Economics), Assoc. Prof., Department of Economic and Financial Education,
ul. Very Voloshinoi 24, Mytishchi 141014, Moscow Region.
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