Study of definition of "educational services" in economic science

The aim of the study is to analyze the definition of "educational services" in economic science. The author analyzes the definitions associated with the provision and receipt of educational services. The following methods were used for the study: empirical methods (the study of normative legal acts and scientific-methodological literature; content analysis of scientific sources; monitoring of publications); methods of theoretical analysis (comparative and retrospective one; specification and generalization; classification; induction and deduction). The results are of great scientific importance - three scientific facts about the definition of "educational services" are shown. At the same time, the author proposes to use the new meaning of the definition of " educational services". The definition of "educational services" is an element of the educational activities of the provider and the consumer, with the aim of satisfying the established and perceived educational preferences of the consumer. The results can be used to study the processes of providing and receiving of educational services.