The aim of the present paper is to show the most aggregate quantitative results of systemic transformation in Poland to … shed more light on the present comparative position of Poland on world development ladder, a historical perspective is … provided. Between 1990 and 1989, i.e. during the period of command economy, Poland witnessed a real divergence trend. widening …

Poland's economy has been outstanding if we take GDP growth as our measure. It is not specific reforms that can explain this …-friendly governments were voted out of office, the new governments in Poland never reversed reforms undertaken by the previous government …

abilities of the relevant country. In Poland, during 20 years of comprehensive systemic shift, GDP increased more than in any … competitiveness or in growth in terms of quantity, but also social and cultural aspects should be taken into account. In Poland, there … theories. Poland's transformation can be seen as a success, but only to the extent of achieving two-thirds of its potential. …