Economic security of territorial self-government units in Poland. Cover Image

Bezpieczeństwo ekonomiczne jednostek samorządu terytorialnego w Polsce.
Economic security of territorial self-government units in Poland.

Author(s): Małgorzata Dworakowska
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Governance, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Gospodarki Euroregionalnej im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Keywords: state security; improving national economic security; fiscal autonomy; selfgovernment subsector; commune; city with district rights; district; province;

Summary/Abstract: Economic security of the State is an issue which has grown in importance in the light of economic crisis which began in the US in 2007 and whose consequences soon became evident in other countries of the world, including Poland. In the light of falling economic climate in Poland caused by a downturn in global economy, it has become vital to improve national economic safety. One of its main determinants is the financial situation of the State, which is affected by the financial standing of territorial self-government units. Hence, efforts to improve the finances of self-government sector in Poland, especially in terms of income, should be counted among the priorities required to improve national economic security. The aim of this paper is to analyze the possible options for securing income by territorial self-government units in Poland in the years 2008-2013, taking into account the need to ensure financial stability of the functioning of these entities and continuity of their activities. This objective is accompanied by the following thesis: “improvement of national economic security requires action to improve the financial standing of territorial self-government units by applying solutions to increase their fiscal autonomy”, which has been proven in the course of the analysis performed.

  • Issue Year: 24/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 191-207
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish