The importance of human capital – theoretical remarks. Selected determinants of human capital in rural areas in Poland. The social and demographic structure and vocational activeness of populations from holdings with various competitive abilities

This publication was prepared as a contribution to the research on the following subject Regional differentiation of agricultural development and its impact upon economic and social problems of rural areas within the framework of the research task - Highly commercialised farms in peasant...

The article discusses the progress of changes in the area structure of individual farms and related to this changes in the number of workers in agriculture as well as the issue of unused labor resources in Poland. The research material are public statistics data (Polish Statistical Office –...

During recent years, the development of professional competencies is more frequently linked with the processes of performance, evaluation and career development of the human capital. Their formation requires focused actions to improve particular knowledge, skills and abilities. The analysis of...

Poland’s accession to the European Union has had a significant effect on the socio-economic situation of rural dwellers. The quality of life in rural areas is worse than in the cities, which is primarily due to lower income of rural residents. Also, the level of expenditure is lower, mainly...

The purpose of the study is to analyse the issue of competitiveness of agriculture and food economy. The authors of chapters included in this volume try to answer the questions concerning above-mentioned phenomenon, particularly in the light of globalization and European integration processes