Multidimensional analysis of the population living standards in the Republic of Belarus
Research Article
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Arzhaev F.I., Morkovkin D.E., Mamedov T.N., Simagin Y.A. Multidimensional analysis of the population living standards in the Republic of Belarus. Population. 2025. Vol. 28. No. 2. P. 70-82. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24412/1561-7785-2025-2-70-82 (in Russ.).
Abstract
The issue of ensuring sustainable growth in living standards for the socially oriented economy of the Republic of Belarus is one of the most significant indicators of its effectiveness. In the context of the development of the Union State, this issue is also important as a component of strengthening the economic ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. Given the low level of attention to this issue in the academic community, the study seems relevant. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the Union State on changes in living standards in Belarus. The hypothesis is that cooperation within the Union State contributes to an improvement in the living standards. To achieve this goal, there was used a systematic approach based on a dynamic standard method for assessment of the living standards in regions of Belarus. The following key findings were obtained during the study: 1) The hypothesis of a direct impact of the Union State on the living standards in the Republic of Belarus has not been confirmed; 2) Regions with significant deviations from the average standard of living in Belarus have been identified. These deviations are explained by the connection between the components of the socio-economic system; 3) It has been proven that the economic cooperation with Russia has a significant impact on the living standards in Belarus. However, the Union State only serves as a driver of this cooperation. The theoretical significance of this study lies in the fact that it is the only work on the living standards in Belarus based on a comprehensive analysis of the socio-economic context. The practical significance of this proposal lies in both the development of tools for monitoring living standards based on a variety of economic and social indicators, and in the analysis of the social integration within the Union State, which can be applied by the governing bodies. The article proposes to address the issues related to poverty and living standards in the regions of the Republic of Belarus by providing a comprehensive system for data collection and analysis. This system would allow for a more accurate understanding of the economic and social conditions within each region, as well as the disparities between them. Additionally, this proposal includes an analysis of the social integration, which is essential for ensuring the cohesion and stability of the Union State. By studying the integration of different groups within the Union State, we can identify areas where further efforts are needed to promote equality and cooperation.
Keywords:
living standards, poverty, Union State, system analysis, regions of the Republic of Belarus, social integration
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Article
Received: 02.12.2024
Accepted: 10.06.2025
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Arzhaev, F. I., Morkovkin, D. E., Mamedov, T. N., & Simagin, Y. A. (2025). Multidimensional analysis of the population living standards in the Republic of Belarus. Population, 28(2), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.24412/1561-7785-2025-2-70-82
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