Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/54633 
Year of Publication: 
2009
Citation: 
[Journal:] IBSU Scientific Journal (IBSUSJ) [ISSN:] 1512-3731 [Volume:] 3 [Issue:] 1 [Publisher:] International Black Sea University [Place:] Tbilisi [Year:] 2009 [Pages:] 35-58
Publisher: 
International Black Sea University, Tbilisi
Abstract: 
In a very short period of time Georgian society and family itself undergone noticeable transformation process from a totalitarian regime to a democracy. In the process of this reforms the country is therefore undergoing significant economic, political, and social changes, which are having an impact on all aspects of public life. This article describes this shifting context and the links between economic hardships, unemployment and the influence of market economy on Georgian family. Article explains real market situation, its disadvantages and discusses reasons how the process of transition to the market economy has resulted in a significant worsening of the economy, conflicts in families and poverty occasioned by economic hardships have become frequent lately, how foreign investment will improve household income and how hard market economic situation influences on Georgian family. Hypothesizing that long term effects of foreign investment will result in increased employment and household income, poverty will be decreased and Georgian economy will be developed. The paper also includes the results of a survey of 300 respondents (150 students and 150 residents) conducted to find out what is the influence of market economy on Georgian family.
Subjects: 
Poverty
inequality
democratic transition
employment policy
household income
Document Type: 
Article

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