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This study examines the relationship between minimum wage increases and the inflation rate. Data from 16 Polish regional labor markets in 2003-2020 are used to analyze the pass-through effect of the minimum wage on inflation. The New Keynesian model, supported by the Minimum Wage Augmented Phillips Curve approach, and dynamic panel data methods, are utilized. The results show that the minimum wage effect on inflation is statistically significant and positive and is higher when food inflation is the dependent variable. Minimum wage effects vary temporally and across regions. Minimum wage increases are more significant during times of high inflation than in low-inflation periods. As for regional differences, inflationary pressure is greater in regions with strong labor markets and relatively high wages, i.e. regions where companies can pass on more of their increased labor costs to consumers. These findings are important for both the labor market and regional policy, especially given the high inflation rate recently observed in Poland and the minimum wage increases planned over the coming years. They show that even if minimum wage increases do not lead to a reduction in employment, they may generate additional inflationary pressure, especially during economic booms and in regions with low unemployment.

The aim of this study is to explore hospital managers’ opinions on the impact of inflation on the financial situation of hospitals. Specifically, the focus is on identifying different types of operating costs among hospitals that are at the highest risk of increased costs due to inflation. The author has used qualitative research methods, specifically, structured interviews (conducted with 7 hospital managers; 7 questions were included in the interview scenario) and performed an analysis of quantitative data (using a self-developed table) relating to the most important types of hospital operating costs. The research demonstrates that majority of hospitals are already affected by inflation. The highest cost growths relate to energy, external services (heating, nutrition, laundry), medicines and medical materials. The complicated financial situation of the Polish hospitals is the result of many years of systemic negligence. The act on minimum wages increases the operating costs of units and adds uncertainty to budget planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The paper’s primary goal is the evaluation of the relationship between minimum wage, employment, and unemployment in Poland in the past two decades. It presents an overview of theoretical aspects of minimum wages, the main motivations behind its implementation, as well as potential negative consequences. The minimum wage in Poland is presented in comparison to other European Union countries. Finally, using a Toda-Yamamoto approach and quarterly data covering the years 2002–2019, the Granger causality between the Kaitz index and selected labour market indicators is examined. The results indicate the presence of unidirectional Granger causality between the Kaitz index and the general unemployment rate. It does not indicate similar relationships for other examined indicators, including employment rate and youth unemployment rate.

This article is devoted to establishing the constitutional foundations of the right to fair remuneration. This right results from acts of international law and the Labor Code, but there is no provision in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland that would directly guarantee the right to fair remuneration. Therefore establishing this right requires reference to a number of constitutional provisions. Fundamental importance should be attached to the right to minimum remuneration for work (Art. 65 sec. 4 of the Constitution), which, in the context of the Labor Code, is sometimes equated with fair remuneration. However, the constitutional guarantees of fair remuneration are much broader. They result from constitutional principles, including the principle of the social market economy (Art. 20), the principle of equality (Art. 32 and 33), the principle of social justice (Art. 2) and the principle of labor protection (Art. 24), as well as other provisions, including Art. 64 sec. 1-2 (protection of fair remuneration as a property right) and Art. 71 (the principle of family protection). According to the author of this article, the constitutional right to fair remuneration thus constructed may be defined as a subjective right that is subject to judicial protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Labour costs constitute the important area of many-sided analyses made in the Polish economy in order to increase her effectiveness. An object of analysis of the present article are labour costs in the Polish economy in 2010-2014 years. They carried out an analysis based on data of the Central Statistical Office and concerned the following thematic areas: monthly average salary, payroll and non-pay labours cost, labour costs in various sections of the national economy and in various sectors of the property. Conclusions from conducted analysis can be used for different needs of briefly and of long-term decision-making processes, both at the micro and macro level in the economy.

Copyright of Studies in Law & Economics / Studia Prawno-Ekonomiczne is the property of Lodz Scientific Society / Lodzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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This paper examines the short- and long- term effects of increasing minimum wage rates for farm workers in South Africa on structural unemployment and rising food prices in the economy. The Pearson correlation model was used to establish association between variables. Analysis found a negative association (–0.651) between wage rate and employment of farm workers, while a positive (0.021) association was found to exist between wage rate (W) increases and food prices (Fp). No association (0.001) was found between employment and food prices (Fp). Co-integration was further employed to determine the short-term and long-term relationships, and the analysis found wages to have a positive and signifi cant (0.453) eff ect on structural unemployment of farm workers. Unemployment was observed to be wage elastic in the long term and wage inelastic in the short term. The long-term relationship showed increasing unemployment in agriculture (L) and rising food prices (Fp) (1.168), while the short-term relationship showed a signifi cant error correction coeffi cient (ECT) with an expected starting point of 41.9% adjustment rate towards long-term equilibrium within a year. Structural analysis confi rmed an inelastic demand for basic food. The study suggest government subsidies to farmers through cost-cutting technologies and farm worker’s skills development on the use of these technologies

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Copyright of Research Papers of the Wroclaw University of Economics / Prace Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wroclawiu is the property of Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wroclawiu and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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The paper looks at the issue of minimum wage in Poland and other EU member states. First, the definitions, measurement, dynamics and legislation related to the minimum wage are introduced. In the next section the authors discuss whether it is reasonable to regionally diversify the minimum wage in Poland, as the analysis shows that such economic indicators as the average wage, labour productivity and costs of living vary depending on the region. Authors claim that these factors speak in favor of regional diversification of the minimum wage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Article presents research analyzing level of economic knowledge of adult Poles and their attitudes toward taxation and Tax Office. Economic knowledge consists on understanding of basic economic terms (e.g. inflation, interest rate, tax), laws and relations (e.g. the supply influence on price, the inflation rate and interest rate) as well as knowing the level of actual economic predictors (e.g. unemployment rate, minimum salary). The attitude toward tax system and Tax Office was described with Braithwaite's (2003) typology, which distinguished five postures: commitment, capitulation, resistance, disengagement and game playing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]