Nikolay Krushkov 
University of National and World Economy
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2023-1-1-eco
Abstract. When socio-economic crises last a long time, it is a consequence of  decline in the first place in society and in parallel with this – decline in economy. 
“Decline”, for the purpose of the study, will mean permanently fragmented society, 
parallel to long-term problems in the economy. “Western world”, for the purposes 
of this study will include Europe, The United Kingdom, and The United States. 
Decline in addition to social chaos also includes economic impasse (deadlock), 
caused by absence of significant economic growth for years; obsolete equipment 
and technologies; indebtedness of the countries of the West; inflation; negative 
population growth; frequent change of goals and priorities, and others. The  “Decline” brings to the fore in the public life of the Western world aggressive and  non-dialogical representatives of various social groups who do not possess any of  the traditional values and culture of Western society, nor the obligatory high level 
of fundamental education, nor the professional abilities to distinguish the important  from the unimportant. In addition to not representing the majority of society and  thus continuing to create disunity, Western leaders and leadership teams do not set  long-term goals in economy or for the society, limited by the mandate of governance  in the Western democracies. Science and education of the society are not developed  in parallel with economic specialization in specifically prioritized industries. Status  quo does not allow solving the accumulated problems in society, much less ensuring  socio-economic development.
Keywords: Western world; Western society; crisis; economic development
 
               
								
								
								
								
							

