Coal sector in Poland, light in the tunnel or dimming candle?

Wojciech Suwala ()
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Wojciech Suwala: AGH University of Science and Technology

Mineral Economics, 2018, vol. 31, issue 1, No 26, 263-268

Abstract: Abstract The coal sector in Poland, especially mining, is a showcase of how a mix of technical, economic and political initiatives aimed at healing a decaying sector has worked or perhaps not worked. Coal mining was one of the sectors most affected by economic transformation in early 1990s. It was formerly privileged as provided primary energy for the economy and convertible currencies from export, but at the beggining of economy transformation turned into a number of overemployed and unprofitable companies. The result was a nearly continuous deficit but many governmental efforts to improve the situation were not leading to long term viability. This paper aims to discuss the history and prospects for the coal industry in Poland. Firstly, the past of coal mining in Poland is analysed to identify possible reasons for the lack of efficacy of the restructuring programs. Secondly, the present situation and future prospects are described. Conclusions point to the issues which are important in restructuring processes and factors determining the prospects of coal mining in Poland.

Keywords: Coal industry in Poland; Restructuring; Prospects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N74 P28 P31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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