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Innowacyjność polskiej gospodarki – stan i perspektywy
Innovation of the Polish Economy – State and Prospects

Author(s): Waldemar Gajda
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: analysis; innovativeness; industry; service sector; indicators of innovativeness

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the study is an attempt to present the state of innovation in thePolish economy and determine its prospects in the coming years. A method of comparativeanalysis was used as a research method in order to pursue the adopted aim. In articleusing direct indicators which are based on the results of product, process, organisationaland marketing innovations, the comparison of innovative activity of the Polish economywithin 2008–2015 taking into consideration small, medium-size and large enterprises wasmade. The expenses on the innovative activity as well as revenues from the sales of newor significantly improved products launched into the market within 2008–2015 were alsoanalysed. The final part includes assessment of innovativeness of the Polish economy in theanalysed dimensions and attempt to present perspectives for the coming years. Factual andscientific value of the study concerns: diagnosis of the condition of innovative activity ofthe Polish economy. It indicates basic shortcomings in the analysed areas. Determines thenearest perspective.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 48/3
  • Page Range: 163-178
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish