Statystyczny obraz gospodarki Podlasia na przełomie XX i XXI wieku

• Authors: Dorota Wyszkowska

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STATISTICAL PICTURE OF THE ECONOMY OF PODLASIE AT THE TURN OF THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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Over the past two decades, Podlaskie Voivodeship has undergone a transformation, both in economic and social terms. In the analysed period, one could observe slight changes indicative of deindustrialisation (e.g. shifts in the structure of enterprises and employment by sector). However, the pace of those changes has been relatively low, and their scope limited. This is due to the fact that Podlasie has never been a highly industrial area, which would be associated with a more dynamic adaptation of its economy to global trends. Presented statistical data unequivocally prove that Podlaskie is predominantly agricultural, has a low GDP per capita and relatively low investment and R&D expenditure. The number of business entities is small in the region, and industry is an insignificant part of the economy. Particularly disadvantageous are low outlays on industrial innovation, which can impair the competitive capability of Podlasie’s industry. The situation was a little better in retail and construction industry, thanks to, as was emphasised, a revival of trade with Poland’s eastern neighbours.

Keywords

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LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT; ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INDICATORS; INDUSTRIALISATION

• Journal: Optimum. Studia Ekonomiczne
• Year: 2012
• Issue: 3(57)
• Pages: 132-158

Contributors

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Dorota Wyszkowska