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Relacje handlowe Polski z wybranymi krajami Unii Europejskiej w okresie niestabilności gospodarczej
Trade relations between Poland and chosen EU member economies at the time of economic instability

Author(s): Iwona Pawlas
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: trade in commodities; Poland; European Union; comparative advantage

Summary/Abstract: The year 2008 initiated economic crisis and instability in the world economy. Most EU economies were also hit by the crisis. The development of Poland’s trade with the European Union as well as with the chosen EU trade partners has been studied in the article. The value of trade, trade balance and commodity pattern of exports and imports have been considered. In order to determine the character of advantages achieved by Poland on Single European Market and on the markets of Germany, France, Italy and Great Britain B. Balassa’s revealed comparative advantage indicator (RCA) has been adopted. The analysis has been undertaken for the years 2007-2010. Data published by Central Statistical Office have been used for the analysis.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 267 Vol 2
  • Page Range: 179-190
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish