THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR MIGRATION

This paper examines the theoretical foundations of international labor migration research, the impact of which determines the dynamics of the scale, direction, and intensity of migration. Existing theoretical provisions of international migration theory are analyzed in the context of the evolution of scholars' views on this phenomenon. The need to change migration policies in accordance with the trends of a globalized world and in response to the challenges of transforming European integration necessitates the study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the migration process and the provisions of existing international migration theories. The evolution of international labor migration and the particularities of the each stage of its development will be examined. The factors that have created the need to study international labor migration are identified. The causes and consequences of international labor migration are determined by taking into account the uneven economic development of countries. The benefits of international labor migration for host and donor countries are explored, taking into account that current trends in the global labor market indicate that the process of labor migration covers most countries of the world. It is grounded that in the context of globalization, international migration has become one of the major socioeconomic phenomena, resulting in the identification of key trends in international labor migration that continue to shape the world economy. One of the positive consequences of labor migration is the promotion of economic development, support of social institutions and provision of the labor market with necessary resources. In this context, the peculiarities of migration policy in different countries are studied. Key approaches to preventing migration crises are proposed in order to avoid or minimize the social, economic, and political problems caused by large flows of migrants. Key strategies and approaches to mitigate migration flows have been identified in order to create conditions that reduce external and internal pressures on the migrant system. It is determined that international labor migration will not only identify the main disruptive forces and patterns of migration flows, but will also allow the development of effective strategies and policies to manage these processes at the national and international levels.