| Abstract [eng] |
Labour market, as a component of market economy, without its main function- distribution of labour force among economic activities, professions, territories, enterprises- also performs two more socioeconomic functions: it distributes the income of people in a form of labour pay and in this way it promotes employment and formally makes equal possibilities for everyone to use the right to labour and professional perfection. Concepts of labour market and its main elements, labour market theories, factors affecting labour market and principles of implementation of flexible and secure employment in modern society will be examined in theoretical part of the thesis. Major changes in Lithuanian labour market in the period of 2001- 2007 are analysed in research, highlighting main indicators defining flexibility of labour market, and comparing them with European Union countries. It is also assessed, which economic, social and demographic changes affect Lithuanian labour market most. After the forecast of these indicators, possible optimistic, realistic and pessimistic development of market process in Lithuania is discussed. |
