The Development of the Sector of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Opole Province in the Years 1996-2000 in the Light of the Policy of the Local Authorities

• Autorzy: Maria Bucka
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In connection with the above, it is considered in the majority of the EU States that the development of the sector of smali and medium-sized enterprises is part of a process of structural changes, as a result of which this sector significantly contributes to creating jobs and generał economic development. There is no doubt about the fact that it is smali and medium-sized enterprises which are stimulators of economic progress at the scalę of the whole country, region or province. Research conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau confirms that it is also the case in Poland, where the share of this sector is considerable and is still growing. In Poland almost 40% of these enterprises are located in the five most urbanized provinces. If we look at the regional structure of the economy, it is evident that despite their high concentration in these regions, they do not play a significant role, while in provinces with a Iow population and Iow level of industrialization and regional development, they are the dominating type of economic subject, which effectively limits unemployment [Chmielewski, 1999, 18]. The functions which the sector of smali and medium-sized enterprises performs cause it to constitute a highly important element in the structure of economic players in the Opole Province, too. Generating new jobs, participating in ownership, social and economic transformation, modernizing the economy - are the major aims behind the existence of smali and medium-sized enterprises. The rapid increase in their number began in 1989. It was then that two fundamental acts were brought into life, that is the Act on Economic Activity [Dziennik Ustaw, 1988] and the Act on companies with foreign Capital [Dziennik Ustaw, 1991], which created favorable conditions for foreign investment in Poland.(fragment of text)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Small business; Economy; Local administration

PL

Małe i średnie przedsiębiorstwa; Gospodarka; Administracja lokalna

• Czasopismo: Economic and Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2003
• Numer: Vol. 4
• Strony: 119--132

Twórcy

autor

Maria Bucka

• Uniwersytet Opolski

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