The relevance of the topic under consideration is not in doubt because in modern conditions the world labor market is not stable for various reasons. And if at the present stage in this market there is a decline due to the development of the pandemic, then in the period before its occurrence there were other destabilizing factors.
The purpose of the study is to consider the problems of the development of the labor market in the conditions of the current crisis (on the example of the countries of South-Eastern Europe).
In the process of writing the study, comparative and analytical methods of research were used. A certain body of literature was also analyzed within the framework of the research topic.
According to the results of the study, the author notes that the solution to the problem of economic development and, consequently, the improvement of labor market conditions in the countries of the region is investment and, as a result, the creation of jobs. Thus, the main task of policy makers in the South-Eastern European region is to attract more investment by creating incentives for firms to enter the market, reducing red tape, developing infrastructure, and investing in human capital to increase productivity. Even though all countries are trying to implement active labor market policies, their share of GDP is significantly lower than in other European countries.
In conclusion, the author notes that significant changes in the labor markets of the SEE countries are impossible without external financial resources, but the main problem is the lack of public consensus due to constant political instability.