Abstract
Regional differentiation of economic growth in Poland between 1995 and
2015. The paper explores the regional differentiation of economic growth in Poland between
1995 and 2015 in terms of GDP per capita. The historically lagging-behind regions of eastern
Poland has shown relatively high dynamics and reduced the gap vis-à-vis Western European
regions. At the same time, they have not been catching up with the fastest growing metropolitan
areas, which leads to increased inter-regional disparities in the country. The lowest rate of
growth is characteristic of northern regions and western borderland, which is related to their
social and cultural features, including poor human capital, and limited internal market. There
is moderate correlation between regional economic growth and the quality of life. The least
favourable situation in both respects is found in the German borderland.
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