Theoretical Basis of Economic Thinking in Society

Abstract

In modern conditions of intensive economic development of the countries of the world mastering all members of society economic thinking becomes an important factor. In this article the essence of economic thinking is considered, stages of its development in historical aspect are characterized, features of formation of economic thinking in modern society are opened. The author proved need of formation of economic thinking as conditions of highquality imp rovement of an economic mechanism, acceleration of social and economic development of the country and reorganization of public consciousness. In article definitions of economic thinking from the point of view of sociology, psychology, philosophy are given, concepts are interpreted: economic behavior, economic perception, and economic psychology. Alternativeness, flexibility, forecasting are distinguished from components of economic thinking, etc. Factors of formation of economic thinking are called also; its communication with a scientific, constitutional and traditional structure of society is shown. Technical capacity of the country, the relation of the population to work and property, economic situations and economic objects are called defining components of economic thinking. The conclusion is in summary drawn on set of representations, associations, concepts, knowledge of regularities of economic development which form economic thinking.