Economic Security Policy as a Foundation of State Functioning

In the context of the growing significance of economics in national security, a high level of importance should be ascribed to economic security policy (ESP), which is an important factor of impact on the state and its functions. The effectiveness and efficiency in which national security is shaped depends on how policies are conducted in economic security. This study aims to present the concept of economic security policy taking into account selected determinants in respect to its theory and practice in the example of White Book on National Security of the Republic of Poland (WBNSRP). The study advances a concept embracing the essence of such a policy, as well as its definition. The study also examines issues related to the notion and scope of economic security policy. In this regard, it’s fundamental markers and elements are mentioned, ones that taken into account, lend themselves to a more efficient analysis in this field. Moreover, there is an outline of economic security potential and threats, as well as the respective elements in the morphological system, including its instruments. Finally, there is a discussion of the White Book on National Security of the Republic of Poland in terms of ESP, including societal aspects.