Poland.

POLISH economy, 1990-; POLISH economic policy, 1990-; POLISH politics & government, 1989-; POLISH history; ECONOMIC reform; ECONOMIC development; WAGES; EUROPEAN Union membership; BUREAUCRACY; INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics); INTERNATIONAL economic relations

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The article looks at economic conditions, economic policy, and government in Poland, as of 2014. It outlines the country's history, including its lack of sovereignty in the 19th century, the severe impact of World War II, and the post-war period of communist domination. It describes its rapid economic growth since 1989, citing factors including economic reforms implemented after the fall of communism, the country's membership in the European Union (EU), particularly its close economic ties with Germany, and its low wages compared to other EU countries. Topics include government bureaucracy and transparency, the country's strong education system, and research and development (R&D) and infrastructure investment.