Edukacja ekonomiczna dzieci i młodzieży w Polsce

Knowledge and understanding of basic economic concepts is the basis for the future orientation of young people in the world of economy and influences taken in this sphere behavior. Nowadays, children earlier and earlier take activity in economy, thus the role of economic knowledge increases. The article records the results of research on economic knowledge concerning basic concepts and on the understanding of market mechanisms by Polish pupils as well as presents the institutional form of economic education in Poland. The conducted research show that young people in Poland have insufficient economic knowledge. Forms of economic education of pupils conducted by the Polish National Bank and other commercial banks as well as The Children University of Economic and The University of Young Economist are also discussed.