living due to his labor "[1]. Thus, the author focuses on the national tasks, which must
be solved while implementing social function.
To summarize, we note that the authors define in a bi-direction of state social
function: first, as an activity, the need for implementation of which embodies state
social nature; secondly, as a duty, the main direction of the state's activity, which solves
the social problems that face it at certain stages of its development.
Thus, social function of the state reflects its social role and purpose in society,
embodied in the system of state obligations, outlining the list of specific areas of its
activities and tasks. Character features of state social function are its objectivity,
compulsory nature, as well as stabilizing and compensatory character. Thus, social
function of the state involves formation of an appropriate institutional environment for
expanded reproduction of a person and protection from social risks. Its main purpose
is to create favorable conditions and equal opportunities for all citizens in achieving
social well-being and ensuring social stability in society. That is achieved through the
neutralization of social risks, state aid to all members of society in unpredictable life
events. Development and complication of social relations broadens the range of
modern state social functions and sets its goals and objectives. That is, there is a gradual
transformation of this function, its mission is to coordinate interests of the subjects
during the economic, social and environmental development of society.
Proper national social function implementation affects development of human
potential. After all, the state influences on social protection, population welfare
promotion, citizens’ cultural development, an effective system of social services
creation and the mechanism for their implementation, and in general for a free choice
of people [15, p. 50]. At the same time, it is extremely important to motivate every
member of society (forming motivations, attitudes and connections) to self-solution of
their own problems.
In the conditions of globalization, the role of national state and financial policy in
the provision of social development grows. Thus, in «Monterrey Consensus», adopted
at the International Conference on Financing for Development (March 18-22, 2002 in
Mexico City), it was stated that "each state is responsible for its own economic and
social development, and the role of national policy and strategy cannot be
overestimated. At the same time, the national economy is closely linked to the global
economic system and effective use of trade investment opportunities can help countries
to fight poverty. Globalization creates both opportunities and problems. Developing
and transitional economies face difficulties in solving these problems and in using these
opportunities. Therefore, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for such states
to take effective measures to solve problems and use these opportunities" [21]. Today,
all countries in the world are putting forward new global goals in various areas: tackling
inequality, poverty, promoting economic growth, creating decent workplaces, cities
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