Background. The continued economic pressure of the Russian Federation with the use of pricing policy in the field of energy supplies to Ukraine, the annexation of the Crimea and the beginning of an armed confrontation on the Donbass negatively affected the development of the domestic economy, which resulted in an increase in the scope of external labor migration. Redistribution of employment between different branches of domestic production, due to changes in demand and supply of labor, was an important factor in labor migration. The motivation of moving a part of Ukrainian workers to European countries seems to be based on a much wider range of factors, the definition of which is important for the formation of a state policy aimed at preventing the outflow of skilled personnel abroad. Analysis of recent research and publications. Some aspects of the chosen topic of research are presented in the works of A. Arseienko, N. Tolstykh, A. Gaidutsky, I. Prybytkova, where the factors causing the emigration of part of the able-bodied population from Ukraine were determined, as well as the main directions of labor migration and the consequences of the growth of its volumes for the economy of Ukraine. At the same time, the change of the vector of external labor migration under conditions of the aggravation of armed confrontation on the Donbass and the deepening of the process of European integration of Ukraine was left out the attention of researchers. The aim of the study is to identify the main tendencies of external labor migration, taking into account changes in its main directions in connection with the deepening of European integration of Ukraine and the temporary loss of control over a part of Ukrainian territories. Materials and methods. The statistical research data, data from the State Migration Service of Ukraine, separate legal acts and the statements made by representatives of the top management of Ukraine were used in the study. By observing the principles of objectivity, a combination of historical and logical analysis, statistical and behavioral methods of scientific research were used. Results. The main factors determining the conditions and nature of external labor migration in Ukraine during the period of 2014–2017 are investigated. Its main directions are determined in conditions of increasing competition in the labor market, military operations on the Donbass and the economic crisis. The specificity of demand for qualified specialists in the conditions of deepening of European integration and formation of the state policy in the field of employment of the population is highlighted. Conclusion. During 2014–2017 the change of the main direction of labor migration of Ukrainian citizens took place: due to the decrease of migrants to Russia, the number of migrant workers who worked in the EU territory has sharply increased. The reason for such a change was not so much the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation in relation to Ukraine, but rather the relatively better working conditions and payment in European countries. The growth of labor migration abroad, caused by the crisis of the Ukrainian economy and the slow implementation of reforms, has led to a shortage of skilled workers in a number of specialties. A similar tendency has come to the features, which define it as one of the threats to the national security of the state. Against the backdrop of economic problems, an increase in the accumulations of Ukrainian laborers has become significant. This tendency seems rather threatening given that for some regions of Ukraine (mostly Western ones), the volumes of investments initiated by labor migrants significantly outperformed direct foreign ones. The identified trends in external labor migration can eventually become a problem that Ukraine cannot successfully overcome while remaining a low-paid country, which is characterized by an increase in the number of foreign labor migrants (including at the expense of highly skilled workers). This can greatly complicate the introduction of innovative technologies in Ukraine, the implementation of up-to-date state programs for the development of industry and agriculture.

The significant relationship between corruption in the administrative bodies of the country and factors that contain the material situation of employees, the mental peculiarities of the society, organizational peculiarities of its structure, quality and number of individual and psychological characteristics of the population are investigated. Considerable links between control methods and the extent of corruption reduction are also considered. The effective methods for the prevention of corruption are proposed, among which: the existence of an effective system of financial and administrative controls, the establishment of independent agencies for combating corruption in the administrative system of government, strengthening sanctions against corruptors, governance depoliticizing.

Background. Nowadays the question of introducing obligatory medical insurance has become highly urgent together with the necessity for reforming health care system. Currently, Soviet structure of health care is outdated and free medicine is, in fact, inefficient within present situation. It resulted in the attendance of the inevitable consequent transferring to the so-called principle «Money follows the patient», which meant implementation of medical insurance, by which nearly all the reformers had to make a hard choice as for the medical insurance model, most suitable for the state. Material and methods. The works of domestic and foreign scholars have become the theoretical and methodological basis of the article. The research was conducted using the methods of theoretical generalization, comparative analysis, analysis and synthesis, which allowed to substantiate the directions of introduction of health insurance in Ukraine. Results. Authors of the current article have studied the notions of «insurance medicine»and «medical insurance», examined the key principles and main tasks of the world’s best insurance medicine practice. Financial aspects of medical insurance development in Ukraine, basing on the international experience, have been analyzed in this paper. It has been proved, that the only way to provide qualitative health care without financial stress for the citizens is the assignment of medical financing through establishing state associated medical insurance, which can turn into the background for potential implementing classical common medical insurance in future. Conclusion. The researchers of the current issue have verified that the problem of introducing and implementing into Ukrainian practice the innovative model of health care financing, in accordance with the principles of medical insurance, is very urgent for our country nowadays. Regarding the Concept of Reforming Health Care System, implementation of such model might be performed within three stages, which are expected to be finished by 2020. Correct realization of this reform of health care system will solve all the problems and support all the citizens of our country with possibilities to enter proper European level of medical service, which can be available only after transferring Ukrainian health care system to financing model based on state associated medical insurance for all the citizens, applying funds, which have been accumulated in the state budget for this purpose.

Background. Modern international production networks refer to complex weakly formalized systems that function in conditions of considerable uncertainty caused by the constant dynamic transformation of the world economy, and thus of incompleteness of knowledge and fuzzy description, as well as of the existing obstacles and measurement errors. World practice shows that ina significant number of cases, a thorough study of such systems based on traditional (deterministic or static) modeling becomes ineffective and requires the development of new approaches to the description of the formation and operation of international production networks (IPNs). One of these approaches can be based on the use of fuzzy clustering method based on artificial intelligence, which will provide the opportunity to determine what is fundamental for creating the conditions for integration in the IPNs, taking into account the level of development and the position of the country in the world economy, as well as the dynamic impact of global reproduction transformations. Analysis of recent research and publications. The analysis of latest research shows that the chosen topic is the subject of attention ofa wide range of foreign and Ukrainian scholars. But, while respecting the undeniable achievements of economic thought, it is worth noting that the importance of transformational changes in the functioning of IPNs, the interdependence of the strategies for including countries into them and the models of their economic growth requirea more thorough development of the methodology for studying the conditions for the formation of IPNs. The aim of the study is to based ona practical-oriented comprehensive analytical study of the comparative conditions for the formation of IPNs in the twenty-first century. Materials and methods. As the main mathematical apparatus, methods of fuzzy clustering and classification using artificial intelligence were used, which allowed to determine the interrelations between markers that characterize the global imperatives of the development of IPNs. Also, general scientific approaches and methods of modern research based on fundamental theoretical and methodological developments of domestic and foreign scientists in the field of transdisciplinary analysis and synthesis, general theory of systems, analysis, synthesis and optimization in the field of international production and commodity-marketing cooperation are used in the work. Results. The article assesses the conditions for the formation of international production networks. The use of fuzzy clustering method based on artificial intelligence is substantiated. According to the results of analyzing 35 countries, 6 clusters were obtained for 9 indicators: the first (initial), the second (progressive), the third (medial), the fourth (main), the fifth (leading) and the sixth (advanced). It is determined that countries witha higher level of technological development are leaders in the formation of IPNs. Asa result of the calculations, Ukraine got to the first cluster(initial) along with other countries of the world. But in the past 3 years, only Vietnam and Cambodia remained Ukraine’s neighbors. Other countries moved to the second cluster (progressive) through the implementation of an effective government policyaimed at improving the indicators ofIPN formation. By using classification analysis, the rules for assigninga country toa particular cluster were obtained, where the global innovation index, the number of new enterprises created by FDI, the index of ease of doing business and the outflow of FDI were the most important factors. Conclusion. As the result of comparing the requirements for a country’s membership in the second cluster and the actual values of Ukraine’s indicators in 2016, it has been concluded that, judging by the most important indicator of belonging to a certain cluster, Ukraine is almost ready for transitioning to the second (progressive) cluster. Moreover, when the transition conditions are reached, it is necessary to take into account the constant transformation of other countries of the world and accordingly support economic development in this direction.

Background. The process of globalization as a mechanism for self-development of the world economy is a stimulating factor for further acceleration of cross-border cooperation and trade. Ukraine’s policy aimed at the European integration processes and the liberalization of foreign economic activity are important for the development of the domestic economy. Customs procedures simplification is crucial on the road map of the strategic development of state customs affairs. Ukrainian custom should comply with the principles of transparency and objectivity, introduce the best practices of European countries and promote the investment attractiveness of our country. Analysis of recent research and publications. Theoretical and practical aspects of simplification of customs procedures, world experience of its introduction into the practice of customs control and clearance were studied both by scientists and practitioners. However, a number of issues concerning the highlighting of the modern trends of customs regulation efficiency improving, the prospects of the further development of «customs-to-business»partnership and the creation of a favorable business climate required more detailed study. The aim of the study is to analyze the main directions of customs procedures simplification at realization of the state customs affairs in Ukraine and to mark the ways of their improvement taking into account the European integration priorities. Materials and methods. The study was conducted using general scientific methods, such as the systematic approach, theoretical generalization and comparison, analysis and synthesis. The information background of the study is scientific articles, statistical materials. Results. The main directions of simplification and harmonization of the customs procedures in Ukraine with the use of information technologies within the framework of the structure of «Electronic Customs»were analyzed. An assessment of the contemporary state and prospects of using the electronic declaration procedure, customs control implementation and clearance under the principle of the «Single window», customs post-audit application and functioning of the institution of authorized economic operator were carried out. The advantages and consequences of customs procedures simplifying for the «customs-to-business» partnership development were described. Conclusion. In the context of European integration processes, the priorities in the realization of the state customs affairs are directly related to the increased efficiency of customs control and clearance of goods. Customs procedures in Ukraine are based on international standards, but our country’s positions in the international trade rankings remain low. It is necessary to implement a strategy aimed at the use of innovative technologies, automation and simplification of customs procedures. It will help to transform Ukraine into one of the most attractiveness economies for doing business. Modern trends of improving the efficiency of customs regulation and creating a favorable business climate should continue according to the best international practices with preserving the balance of the state’s and business’s interests.

Background. Unstable political and socio-economic situation in Ukraine increases the risk of decision making and the functioning of enterprises in general. In today’s conditions, the country’s economic security becomes of paramount importance, since it provides guidelines for making basic social and economic decisions. The economic security of the state has a significant impact on the activities of domestic enterprises, which are constantly under the influence of a large number of threats, the effect of which leads to significant losses and damages. In such conditions, more and more attention is paid to the study of the main factors of influence and ways to ensure the economic security of entrepreneurship in the country. Analysis of recent researches and publications. The issue of economic security of entrepreneurship is one of the most urgent topics of today’s discussions. Among the problems of ensuring the economic security of entrepreneurship, the lack of a common methodology for the comprehensive assessment of the economic security of entrepreneurship and the impact of international component on it can be called. The issue of the impact on the level of economic security of entrepreneurship of the factors of international cooperation as an important factor remains poorly studied. The aim of the article is research of international cooperation of Ukraine with foreign countries as a factor of influence on the level of economic security of entrepreneurship of our country. Materials and methods. The information base of the study is based on the materials of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. The methods of theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, system approach were used to determine the indicators of the system for assessing the economic security of entrepreneurship. Results. The essence of economic security of entrepreneurship and methods of assessing its level are considered. The methodical approach to assessing the level of economic security of entrepreneurship is considered in the light of the impact of international cooperation. The proposal to include in the method of assessing the level of economic security of entrepreneurship is substantiated by three other indicators, which reflect integration into international cooperation. Conclusion. The imperfection of the economic and legal business environment in Ukraine does not guarantee the proper protection of the economic interests of business entities in Ukraine. It is also an objective obstacle to the formation and strengthening of the principles of a democratic system, the development of the middle class, raising the level and quality of life in the country and its regions, and as a result, it undermines the basic principles of national economic security. Currently, there is one methodology for assessing the level of economic security of entrepreneurship, which needs to be expanded, and the conducted analysis of factors affecting the state of entrepreneurship in Ukraine proves that it is desirable to add three indicators to the system of assessing the economic security of entrepreneurship: the share of foreign investments in the amount of total investment of entrepreneurship (interest); Duration of import operations (days); the share of foreign investments in the amount of investments for the research developments (R&D) (percentages).

Background. The influence of the external sector on the national economy is realized through the movement of goods and services, labor, capital. Achieving the effective development of the external sector is one of the conditions for ensuring the stability of the national economy. The impact of globalization processes and the significant openness of the Ukrainian economy make it necessary to assess the level of stability of the external sector. The review of scientific sources. Ukrainian researchers and economists are actively studying the stability of the external sector. However, stability of the external sector requires further study. The aim of the study is to assess the level of stability of the external sector, which will justify ways to increase its level of resilience. Materials and methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research are general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge, the application of which allowed to achieve the set goal. The information base of the study is presented by the works of Ukrainian and foreign scholars and statistical data. Results. Based on the analysis of the indicators of stability of the external sector, we will determine the main shock effects that took place in 2008–2016 and influenced the dynamics of the above-discussed indicators: nominal shocks: reduction of official reserves; growth of external debt; real shocks: reduction of GDP and volume of goods turnover in the country; shocks of demand: reduction of domestic investment of the economy; deficit of foreign trade and balance of payments; Shock offers: reducing the domestic market and increasing dependence on imports. The sensitivity of the external sector to the effect of the above-mentioned shock influences for the period of 2008–2016 was high. The shock influences quickly spread and multiplied in the external sector and in the economy as a whole. Conclusion. The level of stability of the external sector of Ukraine is unsatisfactory. Only two of the eleven indicators corresponded to the 2008–2016 threshold: the country’s international reserves in the months of import (excluding 2014) and the level of export dependence on GDP. All other indicators have characterized the high level of sensitivity of the external sector to shock effects and its inability to adapt, to recover, to counteract in the long run. Prospects for further research in this regard are related to the justification of mechanisms for ensuring the resilience of the external sector.

Background. Over the past decades, the development of the Internet has revolutionized the communication area, which has become a major factor in global economic growth, but has led to cyber-risk arise. Analysis of recent research and publications. In modern scientific literature the small number of jobs is devoted to the economic aspects of cyber-risks and methods of managing them. The pace of research on this problem in developed countries leaves significantly behind the domestic developments. This gap, on the one hand, is explained by the level of development of the financial system and the degree of its dependence on information technology. On the other hand, the issue of cyber risk combines two different areas: financial and informational, requiring an interdisciplinary approach to its study. Private institutions play a key role in the study of the essence of cyber-risks: consulting, insurance companies and information and software companies, such as AON, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernstand Young, Society of Actuaries, International Association, Allianz, and Geneva Association. With the growing of cyber risk and the negative financial implications of its implementation, state and commercial institutions, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the USA, the Bank for International Settlements, are increasingly paying attention to this threat. Among domestic scientists it is worth to highlight the works of V. Bratiuk, E. Semenova, and Yu. Kozhedub, that paid attention to insurance protection against cyber-risks, to problems of their management and analysis of documents on their management. The aim of the article is to study the determinants of cyber-risk and their negative impact on world and national economies. Materials and methods. The works of domestic and foreign scholars have become the theoretical and methodological basis of the article. The research was carried out using the methods of theoretical generalization, comparative analysis, analysis and synthesis. Results. Based on the analysis of scientific literature and normative legal acts, the causal, sequential, and instrumental approaches to understanding the definition of cyber risk are identified. It is proposed to consider the concept of cyber-risk in a narrow and broad sense. In the narrow sense, cyber-risk is associated with operational threats to information and technology assets that adversely affect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information or information systems. Cyber-risk is an operational risk, which is to obtain direct or indirect damage by economic agents as a result of their operation in cyberspace. In the broad sense, cyber-risks are the likelihood of a threat to interactive digital networks used to transmit, modify, and store information. Conclusion. To prevent cyber-risk implementation, cyberspace should be governed by certain rules of behavior. National cyber-security agencies should receive timely and accurate cyber-crime reports from national economic agents. Cybersecurity standards should include the provision of internal cyber-risk data by financial institutions that will be automated.

Background. The study of the problem of the formation of a country’s financial policy requires the use of a systematic approach in view of a certain separation of functions of state institutions. It is important to substantiate the conceptual provisions of the coordination of fiscal and monetary policy. When forming a strategy and operational measures of financial policy, the necessary condition is to adhere to a set of principles that determine the model of the relationship and the interaction of its structural elements. Analysis of recent research and publications. Domestic and foreign scholars have thoroughly studied the methodological aspect of the development and role of monetary, the issues of the formation and implementation of the country’s fiscal policy, and the problems of improving the mechanism of development of state financial policy. The issues of strengthening the coordination of fiscal and monetary policy, taking into account the strategic complementarity of their functional relationship, for the implementation of the above tasks remained insufficiently highlighted. The aim of the article is to study and develop the methodological foundations for the formation of the state financial policy taking into account the level of economic development, institutional environment and cyclicality. Materials and methods. The scientific works of domestic and foreign scientists on the problem under consideration are the theoretical and methodological basis of the research. The dialectical, systemic and structural approaches, methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalization, scientific abstraction have been applied. Results. The basic principles of forming a financial policy of a country with an emerging economy at the stage of development of its institutional structure are logical consistency, adaptability, alternativeness, systematic character, institutional certainty and neutrality. Their inclusion will increase the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policy measures. The analysis of the structural components of the mechanism of formation of the main parameters of the financial policy of the country is carried out. The necessity of institutional transformation of the state’s economic doctrine is proved. Conclusion. The state financial policy acts as the main mechanism of macro­economic regulation. The high dynamism of social development causes the actualization of methodological principles for developing a set of measures to support sustainable economic growth and achieve financial stability. The impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the economy should be considered in an inseparable unity, taking into account regulatory interaction and the possibility of combining financial instruments with a view to achieving the goals and objectives. It is important to develop a long-term financial strategy that will foster the coordination of fiscal and monetary policies, optimize the volume of resources involved, and minimize the impact of the political cycle.