THE FORMATION OF THE LABOR MARKET IN THE CONDITIONS OF MIGRATION CAUSED BY THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31891/mdes/2024-13-44Keywords:
migration processes, economic adaptation, demographic changes, employment policy, post-conflict recovery, brain drain, socio-economic consequencesAbstract
The article explores the complex relationship between migration and labor markets in Europe, demonstrating how migration affects countries differently depending on their economic development and labor market structure. In recipient countries, migration often helps address labor shortages, especially in low-skilled sectors, while in donor countries, such as Ukraine, it leads to serious issues such as labor force depletion and brain drain. Even before the war in 2022, Ukraine faced significant labor market challenges due to high emigration rates, weakening its workforce and hindering economic growth. However, the war has dramatically exacerbated these problems, resulting in mass displacement, a sharp rise in unemployment, and a critical shortage of skilled workers.
The experiences of other countries that have gone through wars were analyzed, highlighting post-conflict legislative strategies that could help restore labor markets and address migration-related issues. These examples provide a basis for proposing several potential legislative measures that Ukraine could implement, such as policies aimed at attracting skilled migrants back to the country, creating incentives for job creation, and strengthening vocational training to meet the growing demand for specialized labor in the post-war recovery period.
