Wiley Poland (Industrial Development Review)

Each report in the Industrial Development Review Series provides information on the industrial and economic performance and prospects of a developing country. The source of each report, UNIDO, is in the unique position of being able to gather information that is not available to any independent editorial source. The Poland report examines in detail the impact of the ′shock therapy′ undertaken by the Polish government in 1989–1990 with the aim of bringing down the rate of inflation. In particular, it analyses the effects upon Poland′s key manufacturing industries, including food, textiles and garments, wood and paper, chemicals, metallurgy, engineering and fuel and power. The Poland report: Analyses the structure and performance of the manufacturing sector in terms of value added, output, investment, employment and international trade. Examines performance, trends and prospects for 5–10 key branches of industry with good investment prospects. Reviews industrial policies and strategies with special emphasis on foreign investment policies and opportunities, transnational co–operation policies, and science and technology policies. Surveys macroeconomic policy, economic structure, recent economic trends and prospects. Provides appendices of investment information and economic data.