Poland’s demographic crisis will affect employment, local government finances, access to social services and pensions. Professor Marek Kośny, Vice-Rector for Research at WUEB, explains why the consequences of today’s decline in births will become more pronounced over the coming decades.
In an interview with Zachodnia.TV, he examines population decline in smaller towns and demographic change in Lower Silesia. He also discusses the effectiveness of family benefits and the role of housing and migration policy, explaining why demographic policy needs to address the needs of families, employers and local authorities together.
Read the full article on badania.uew.pl: https://badania.uew.pl/en/polands-demographic-crisis-professor-marek-kosny-on-the-economic-consequences/.
