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Myths And Facts Concerning Labour Costs In Poland

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  • Anna Krajewska
  • Stefan Krajewski

    (Institute of Economics University of Lodz)

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Many opinions have been expressed foryears concerning labour costs in Poland. Unsurprisingly, those opinions have been far from consensus. Basically, low wages are treated as a factor increasing the competitiveness of our economy and it is argued that they constitute major proof that Poland is attractive for foreign investors. On the other hand, however, entrepreneurs and various organisations representing them have repeatedly pointed out that high labour costs in Poland are the principalcause of unemployment, growth of grey economy, and low competitiveness of the country’s economy. The above problems assumed particular significance after Poland’s accession to the European Union. Basing on statistical data and empirical research we try to verify some myths concerning the labour costs in Poland.

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  • Anna Krajewska & Stefan Krajewski, 2015. "Myths And Facts Concerning Labour Costs In Poland," OLSZTYN ECONOMIC JOURNAL, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 10(1), pages 19-36, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ole:journl:v:10:y:2015:i:1:p:19-36
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    Keywords

    labour costs; taxation of labour; unemployment; grey economy; investments; inflation; social benefits;
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    JEL classification:

    • A1 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics
    • J0 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - General
    • G0 - Financial Economics - - General

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