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People with disabilities in the labor market in Poland
People with disabilities in the labor market in Poland

Author(s): Lech Sawicki
Subject(s): Labor relations, Welfare systems, Economic development, Environmental interactions
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Ekonomiczne w Zielonej Górze
Keywords: labor market; people (persons) with disabilities; unemployment; economic activity

Summary/Abstract: The current situation of people with disabilities is still worrying, both in everyday professional and non-professional life. There are still many factors that reduce the chances of the development and professional fulfillment of such persons. Unfortunately, the efforts made to overcome the barriers in the working life of people with disabilities are inadequate. Hence, also noticeable is the division between able-bodied and disabled workers in the labor market. The deterioration of the current situation may also have an adverse impact on the national economy. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to attempt to identify the factors affecting the contemporary labor market in Poland and to analyze and assess the situation of people with disabilities in the studied aspect. The article also posed the question of whether the current situation of people with disabilities in the labor market is improving. The assumed research objective was pursued using the methods of studying the literature, inference, description and simple statistical techniques and visualization. The article is preceded by an introduction and completed with theformulation of proposals for solutions to the current socio-economic policy of the state.

  • Issue Year: 4/2017
  • Issue No: 6_EN
  • Page Range: 145-153
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English