The Main Objectives and Principles of Socio-Economic Forecasting

Abstract

The methodological foundations of socio-economic forecasting are considered in this paper. The forecasting’s definition is given; the forecasting’s role and place in national economy regulation are considered. Forecasts types’ classification and the forecasting’s basic principles have been presented. Forecasting models’ structure and classification, as well as socio-economic forecasts’ elements and development stages have been considered.