Regional Differences in the Level and the Dynamic of Growth of Labor Productivity in Poland, 2003–2013 Cover Image

Regionalne zróżnicowanie poziomu i dynamiki wzrostu wydajności pracy w Polsce w latach 2003–2013
Regional Differences in the Level and the Dynamic of Growth of Labor Productivity in Poland, 2003–2013

Author(s): Wacław Jarmołowicz, Magdalena Knapińska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: macroeconomics; labor market; labor productivity

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to present, analyze and assess the level and relations of labor productivity in Poland in regional perspective. The difference in the level of productivity in regions still remains high. Among the reasons for this phenomenon we can indicate the levels of labor productivity, which determine the levels of wages in particular regions. Thus the subject of this paper is the analysis of the levels of labor productivity in Poland. The thesis stated in the study is that the maintained differences in wages in regions of Poland may be explained by differences in the levels and relations of wages, which are discussed in detail in the study.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 94
  • Page Range: 291-302
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish