Przemiany demograficzne a aktywność zawodowa ludności w Polsce

The problem of low economic activity in Poland, in particular among the young and the elderly is associated with a number of factors including the situation on the labour market and the construction of social security system. Additionally, unfavorable economic trends related to lower fertility and population ageing make the issue of stimulating economic activity in Poland of high priority. Therefore, the aim of this article is the analysis of the most important factors determining the activity of Poles with a special reference to demographic factors. The main emphasis was put on the analysis of labour force participation of people who are informal carers and on the needs and possibilities of long-term care for the elderly.