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Zbigniew Madej (2020/1, Articles,
The End or Another Correction of Its Course?
The article contains considerations on the historical evolution of globalization in the context of the rivalry between two basic concepts of economic system: pro-state option and pro-market option. The author assumes that globalization is a permanent feature of human aspirations. In the beginning of modern era it was interlocked with the alternating dominance of pro-market and pro-state (...)
Maciej Bukowski, Piotr Koryś, Cecylia Leszczyńska, Maciej Tymiński, Nikolaus Wolf (2018/2, Articles,
Economic Growth of Polish Territories in the Period of First globalization (1870–1910)
Economic growth of various countries in the period between 1870 and 1910 has been analysed in many quantitative studies. For the Polish territories there are two estimates of GDP per capita, which however cannot be treated as fully reliable. It should be noted that such estimates give rise to serious difficulties regarding methodology and data sources. In this case, a special problem is (...)
Large corporations form an important part of the analyses of the control and management functions in the global city systems. It is one of the most important conceptions which allow us to understand the roles of the city in the process of globalization. A particular role in the process of control and management of the city is played by the large corporation’s headquarters localization. In (...)
Paulina Spałek (2016/3, Articles,
Two Varieties of Capitalism: Some Remarks in the Margin of P.A. Hall and D. Soskiece’s Typology
The concept of the Varieties of Capitalism (VoC), developed by P.A. Hall and D. Soskice, focuses on the analysis of the institutional system of the economy, which determines the way in which enterprises are functioning. The authors distinguish two basic models of capitalism: liberal market economy (LME) and coordinated market economy (CME). This concept has soon acquired the status of one (...)
Piotr Rubaj (2016/2, Miscellanea,
The aim of the paper is to present various models of social policy applied in different regions of the world and to assess the chances of the development of the ‘welfare state’ policy in the conditions of a rising international economic competition. The implementation of the ‘welfare state’ policy in the Western Hemisphere gives rise to a conflict between the common expectation of generous (...)
Andrzej Czyżewski, Piotr Kułyk (2015/5, Articles,
In the article we presented the modern approach of the agrarian question. One characterized changes going down in relations demand-of supply as result of the influence of the market mechanism in the agriculture conditioned the globalization. In the article we presented the concept of the agrarian question. Her original conception can be found in works of Aleksander Czajanow and Władysław (...)
Wiesława Lizińska, Renata Marks-Bielska (2014/5, Articles,
Inflow of Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development in Poland
With progressing economic globalization, increasing attention is attached in theories of economic growth to relationships with the world economy and the economic growth and development in particular countries. One of the elements involved in such relationships and the consequent impact on the economy of a host country is the international capital flow in the form of direct foreign (...)
Marian Gorynia (2014/2, Articles,
The paper gives the analysis of the changing position of Poland’s economy in the global economy and the EU economy in the period of 2003–2012. The first part of the paper gives the analysis of the growth of GDP, exports and imports, and inward and outward flows of foreign direct investments against the background of the changes of the same variables. The second part presents the (...)
Marian Gorynia, Tadeusz Kowalski (2013/4, Articles,
Economics and its categorization vs. challenges of contemporary economy
As in most other areas of human activity, science experiences specialization stemming from historical processes. The evolution of actual research has naturally created various domains, disciplines, sub-disciplines, and within them, even more specific specializations have emerged. This is an outcome of the rationalization and economization of research itself. Specialization is necessary (...)
Józef S. Zegar (2010/6, Articles,
Economics and the Agrarian Question
The agrarian question has been a major topic of interest for economists for more than 100 years. It now becomes again a subject of debate in both developed and developing countries. The reasons for the resurgence of interest in the issue, however, are different in both these cases. In the first case, it follows from the fact that the industrial approach to agriculture resulted in (...)
Eulalia Skawińska (2009/5, Book Reviews,
Ewa Polak, Globalization and socio-economic differentiation
Dariusz Rosati (2009/3, Articles,
Causes and Mechanism of the Financial Crisis in USA
The purpose of the article is to explain the causes and the mechanism of the financial crisis in the United States, which was triggered by the crash on the subprime mortgage credit market in the mid-2007. The starting point of the analysis is the standard partial equilibrium model of the mortgage credit market and the identification of the main factors determining the demand for, and supply (...)
Dorota Czykier-Wierzba (2008/6, Book Reviews,
Roman Sobiecki: Globalization and the Functions of Poland’s Agriculture
Urszula Płowiec (2008/6, Articles,
Innovativeness of Poland’s Economy and the National Strategy of Development
If Poland is to successfully face the challenges of globalization she should set out to build the society and the economy based on knowledge. The yardstick that measures advances in this field is constituted by the summary innovativeness index. Poland, however, among economies of UE occupies distant 23rd place. Poland’s Development Strategy and related to it Operational Programs for 2007 (...)
Robert Grzanka (2008/2, Miscellanea,
Offshoring of Services – the Next Step of globalization in Service Sector
Urszula Płowiec (2008/1, Book Reviews,
Marian Gorynia, Tadeusz Kowalski (2008/1, Articles,
Global and Domestic Conditions Affecting the Operation of Businesses in Poland
The article aims to identify and assess the key external and internal macro conditions that influence the development of the Polish economy and companies, both, at present and in the future perespective. The first section is devoted to diagnosis of the current global macroeconomic environment. Emphasis has been put on the systemic conditions of globalization and the impact of globalization (...)
Grzegorz W. Kołodko (2007/6, Articles,
Two-thirds of Success. Systemic Transformation in Poland and Lessons for the Future
Postsocialist transformation must be seen against the background of ongoing globalization. The progress toward institutional changes should be evaluated through the prism of their influence on country’s development abilities. In Poland, over eighteen years of comprehensive systemic shift, GDP has increased more than in any other postsocialist country. While judging the transformation (...)
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