Economic security as an economic category: review of scientific publications

The analysis of main definitions of the category «economic security» has been presented in the paper. Each group of scientists focuses on certain processes. However, the term «economic security» is new enough. Economic security definition that has been made by scientists in the field of economics has been declared in the article. The following official documents were analyzed: Constitution of Ukraine, Order of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine «On Approval of Methodological Recommendations for Calculating the Level of Economic Security of Ukraine». According to the results of the author's analysis it is determined that economic security is directly related to the state of stability of the state and knowing the law. It has been stated that in Ukraine there is currently nobody that would functionally concentrate on ensuring national security and its main component, such as economic security. The relevance and necessity of providing economic security are reflected in the article. It has a huge strategic importance both from the activity position of separately taken enterprise, and in a global scale – functioning of regions and states. The basic criteria of economic security are considered. The difference of «national safety» and «economic security» concepts is described. It has been established that economic security is one of the main components of national security. It occupies one of the leading places in the system of providing national security of Ukraine. It has been stated that the criteria of economic security is the part of national security which closely interconnects with its other components and is a basis of providing such elements as military, political, social, ecological, technological, information and others. Under the normal circumstances, economic threats are a reverse side of economic gain and the usual condition of activity in a market competitive environment. The key factors that affect the economic security have been investigated. The generalized interpretation of the term «economic security» as a synthesis of the analyzed interpretations is formed.