Compensatory subsidies as a source of financial support for Polish communes Cover Image

Subwencja wyrównawcza jako źródło wsparcia finansowego gmin w Polsce
Compensatory subsidies as a source of financial support for Polish communes

Author(s): Danuta Kołodziejczyk
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: total income; own income; compensatory subsidies; current expenditure; types of communities

Summary/Abstract: In this research, the use of state subsidies is evaluated as a mechanism for increasing income for Polish municipalities and the consequences of this kind of transfer from the state budget to the municipal budget. The study is based on statistical data gathered by the Regional Data Bank, GUS. In conclusion, the paper states that this kind of subsidy might contribute to balancing the municipal budget, but it cannot be considered as a driving force for creating future opportunities to increase fund for Polish municipality budgets.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 247
  • Page Range: 139-150
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish