When the countries of Central and Eastern Europe entered the European Union, they were given the opportunity to become transformed into knowledgebased societies, with modern, innovation-oriented economies which build their strength and competitiveness on the development of native technical...

Since the beginning ofthe transformation ofthe Polish economy, Many disturbing phenomena have appeared onthe labour market inPoland. This paper points out toseveral ofthem, namely: 1) inconsistency inrespecting the rules ofthe market mechanism and the important role ofpolitical decisions, 2)...

Basing their report on repeat visits in late 1992 to 75 large state-owned manufacturing enterprises (which had been earlier surveyed in mid-1991), the authors present optimistic new evidence about the transformation of state-owned enterprises in Poland. This evidence shows state-owned...

State enterprise behavior and reform have emerged as key issues in the emerging market economies of Eastern Europe because of the size of the state manufacturing sector as measured by its share in GDP, exports, and tax revenues. The difficulties experienced by Polish state-owned enterprises...

When the countries of Central and Eastern Europe entered the European Union, they were given the opportunity to become transformed into knowledgebased societies, with modern, innovation-oriented economies which build their strength and competitiveness on the development of native technical...

The present crisis has forced almost all countries to introduce an active economic policy. A lot of attention has been paid to fiscal policy and taxes in Poland. The measures taken in Poland differ considerably from global standards and decisions concerning taxes have been generally political in...

Since the beginning ofthe transformation ofthe Polish economy, Many disturbing phenomena have appeared onthe labour market inPoland. This paper points out toseveral ofthem, namely: 1) inconsistency inrespecting the rules ofthe market mechanism and the important role ofpolitical decisions, 2)...

(From introduction). By many standards, economic and monetary union (EMU) is a major success. The transition to the new currency was remarkably smooth. The euro area has enjoyed remarkable price stability. After several years of disappointing economic performance between 2001 and 2005, growth...

(From introduction). By many standards, economic and monetary union (EMU) is a major success. The transition to the new currency was remarkably smooth. The euro area has enjoyed remarkable price stability. After several years of disappointing economic performance between 2001 and 2005, growth...