Social Programming in the System of Sociological Categories Concerning Market Economy and Labor Market Development in Transition Economy

The transition to a market economy is linked to a number of priorities in national social policies and labor market development. The paper discusses theoretical and practical basis of social programming considering unemployment issues and active policies on labor market through the example of the Republic of Bulgaria and its experience from transition period and afterward. Importance and functions of social programming are presented and conclusions and recommendations are made about progressive social technologies' elaboration and development of national legislation