Human capital and social capital in the Polish rural areas.  Cover Image

Kapitał ludzki i kapitał społeczny na obszarach wiejskich.
Human capital and social capital in the Polish rural areas.

Author(s): Bożena Kłos, Justyna Osiecka-Chojnacka
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; rural areas; human capital; social capital;

Summary/Abstract: The article is an attempt to provide a diagnosis of human and social capital among rural inhabitants in Poland. The authors describe the non-material resources of the rural area dwellers in comparison with the members of other social groups. The analysis is based on the statistical data and other research. The outcome show that Poland’s EU membership has significantly influenced the levels of social and human capital in the rural areas.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 51-84
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Polish