Poland: For Now It’s Still a Paper Tiger

Tags: Democracy, Europe, Socialism

07/14/2026 Jeremy E. Powell

Since abandoning socialism 30 years ago, Poland’s economy has grown, as one would expect with a market economy. However, there could be more economic freedom there that easily would translate into a booming economy.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/poland-now-its-still-paper-tiger

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Poland: For Now It’s Still a Paper Tiger