Influence Of Institutional Structures On The Labor Dynamics In The Agricultural Industry

Abstract

The North Caucasus Federal District agriculture is one of the most advanced in Russia, but at the same time it has a generally low level of labor productivity which was only about 61% and 66% of the average Russian level in 2016 and for 2010-2016 respectively. It is due to a high number of people employed in agriculture. However, in the North Caucasus Federal District, there are regions (Karachay-Cherkessia) with labor productivity of more than 1,3 times higher than the average one for the Russian Federation, and there are regions (Stavropol krai) with productivity which is slightly (95%) lower than the average Russian index. Most of the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District have a level of labor productivity which is below 50%. The structure and output of agricultural enterprises have a great influence on the level and dynamics of labor productivity. The article identifies the influence of the production and institutional structures of agriculture on labor productivity. Analysis of labor productivity has been carried out, the dynamics has been described, and main dynamic and structural trends in labor productivity have been identified. Measures to increase the level of labor productivity in agriculture of the North Caucasus Federal District were suggested.