Nowy paradygmat rozwoju gospodarczego Polski – wiedza, innowacje, konkurencyjność

Many economists claim that the Polish economy is in the phase of development drifting, which is a result of structural problems that have appeared. These problems hinder the implementation of the development model that is present in highly developed countries, based on the use of knowledge, innovations and advanced technologies as the foundation of economic growth and international competitiveness of entrepreneurs. This leads to preservation of our economy structure – not adjusted to the requirements of strong competition on the globalised markets – and its mechanisms that fail in the area of knowledge and innovation creation. The article aims to assess the macroeconomic situation of Poland in 2016, and it attempts to indicate the most important challenges that determine the development prospects of the country, and the directions of activities necessary to overcome development drifting.