Responsible policy in modern Ukraine: illusions and realities

Abstract

The collective monograph is devoted to the one of most discussed in Ukrainian society problem that concerns the relationship between the character of political governing and socio-economic situation. The focus of the book is key problem to this question - about the level of social responsibility of the country ruling class and its main segments, such as political parties, ruling regime, business corporations, spiritual and intellectual leaders, etc. The book contains analysis of the degree of the ruling class awareness of their responsibility and of their willingness to act responsibly the immediate and long-term consequences of their actions. The analysis is illustrated with situation in a number of political and spiritual spheres, the situation in which is important for overcoming the crisis and for consolidating citizens to find way out. The monograph was prepared based on the results of the research project "Social Responsibility in Political Activity in Modern Ukraine: Status and Trends", carried out within the framework of the target research program "Social Ideal and Political Interests in Modern Ukraine". The book is intended for scientists, politicians, and both post- and undergraduate students ofpolitical science, as well as for everyone who is interested in the peculiarities of political development of Ukraine.