Методичні підходи до оцінки рівня продовольчої безпеки
In the article the authors'' method of determining the level of food security of the country and the region is offered. Unlike traditional approaches in it criterion productive motivation manufacturer as an equivalent criterion for determining the level of food security is proposed. In a market economy the economic benefit is a key motive for agricultural producers and the food industry for the production and placing on the market of quality, environmentally friendly food products in sufficient volumes. Practical application of the proposed methodology will allow to provide adequate reflection of the actual situation in the field of food security of Ukraine. At the same time, this method is not too time consuming for practical use, and corresponds to the available information in the national statistical indicators. Tabl.: 1. Refs.: 9.