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ABSTRACT
Background: The full-scale war in Ukraine has led to mass forced displacement of the population, especially among the youth, both within the country and abroad. The scale of youth migration abroad has caused a loss of valuable knowledge and weakened motivational attitudes toward life and work in Ukraine. Purpose: Find out how youth migration affects the economy of Ukraine in conditions of a fullscale invasion. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods to comprehensively assess the migration trends among Ukrainian youth and their impact on the national economy. Findings: The migration transformation of Ukraine’s youth is an important process that has a significant impact on the country’s economy. The full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022 significantly accelerated the migration of Ukrainian youth. Practical implications: The migration transformation of Ukraine’s youth is a multifaceted process that affects the country’s economy in various aspects, these processes can open new opportunities for Ukraine. Conclusions: The migration aspirations among Ukrainian youth have been influenced by factors such as globalization, European integration, personal and professional opportunities, and determinants. To address this issue, Ukraine must focus on strategic criteria and means of mitigating the migration losses of its youth.
Key words: Migration processes, Ukraine’s economy, youth, labor potential, economic security, globalization, European integration.
