In this paper the authors show how organic food is perceived by Polish young consumers as well as the frequency with which it is purchased by them. The article also identifies the major reasons why young Polish consumers decide to buy organic food and the factors that limit them in purchasing...

Dynamic development of the Internet and electronic devices favours also its use in the marketing activity of enterprises what manifests itself in dynamic development of e-commerce or the use of the Internet for communication. Aim of this article is to evaluate the possibility of using Internet...

The beginning of the systemic transformation was a period of structural challenge for Polish industry. In case of the textile industry it meant almost total collapse. Polish textile and clothing enterprises were supplanted by producers offering products of often poor quality, mainly from Asia....

The aim of the article was an attempt at identifying various levels of affluence of Polish households by their consumption structure as well as description of the volume, structure, and disparities in expenditures of the identified classes of affluence. A two-step procedure was conducted to...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the spatial diversity in living standards in the districts, which are the eastern border of the European Union. The variables of demography, housing, social and economic infrastructure, as well as access to culture and tourism were into account. The study...

According to the Europe 2020 strategy (European Commission, 2010), the development of EU countries should be based on three interrelated priorities: smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Smart growth should be based on the increasing role of knowledge and innovation as the driving forces of...

The oligopolistic structure of the open pension funds in Poland implies homogeneity of their behaviors on the market. In particular, it influences low competitive pressure between the funds. This Article draws attention to poor competitiveness of the funds, both in the area of price competition,...

The purpose of the article is to present a proposal for supplementing the existing pillar of voluntary pension insurance so that it becomes an important contribution to increasing future retirement benefits. The article presents recommendations by OECD experts on how to construct a voluntary...

A relatively clean environment is an important growth factor, which typically possess less developed regions. The proper use of this asset can be a lever for a regional development, ensuring prosperity for the residents as well as the advantage over other regions. The aim of the study was to...

State aid is one of the instruments through which a state can interfere in the economy. Therefore, state aid is a particular instrument of implementing policy. One of the objectives of environmental policy of the European Union is to hold up a climate change. This can be achieved, among others,...