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Receipts and income of households in Poland

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  • Kozak, Joanna Maria
  • Mrówczyńska-Kamińska, Aldona

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This article aims to assess the income situation of households in Poland, considering the level of receipts and income as well as their dynamics and structure. An analysis was also carried out with respect to differences between particular socio-economic groups and between households depending on the number of persons in a household. The Gini coefficient was used for analytical purposes. Moreover, an attempt was made to identify the causes of income diversification. The analysis was carried out based on data derived from household budget surveys conducted by Statistics Poland. The research covered the period from 2000 to 2019 (individual years). The study showed a real increase in the average monthly net receipts and available income in all households. The most favourable financial situation was observed in white-collar workers, self-employed persons and one-person households. The least favourable income situation was found in households of bluecollar workers and pensioners and households of six or more persons. However, attention should also be paid to changes taking place in the structure of sources of income generated by household members. There is an increase in income from hired work and social assistance benefits. The highest variations in receipts and available income were observed in households of farmers and those of six or more persons. In contrast, the smallest variations were recorded with respect to households of old-age pensioners and one-person households.

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  • Kozak, Joanna Maria & Mrówczyńska-Kamińska, Aldona, 2021. "Receipts and income of households in Poland," Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland, vol. 59(1), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:pojard:356127
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.356127
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