Local government as a public investor in Poland in comparison with other OECD countries Cover Image

Samorząd terytorialny jako inwestor publiczny w Polsce na tle innych krajów OECD
Local government as a public investor in Poland in comparison with other OECD countries

Author(s): Dorota Wyszkowska, Adam Wyszkowski
Subject(s): Public Finances, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: local government; public investment; local investment; investment outlays

Summary/Abstract: In many countries, the local government sector is an important public investor. In Poland, the share of investment outlays of this sector in public expenses constitutes more than 50%. Comparing the investment expenditure of the local government in Poland with other OECD countries, it can be inferred that the Polish rates are among the highest ones. This article aims at presenting the investment size and direction of the local government sector in Poland compared to the OECD countries in 2007—2013 and their importance in the creation of economic activity.

  • Issue Year: 61/2016
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 58-69
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish