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to the fact that they individually buy blocks of rooms from hotel chains.
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Poland is
an ancient nation that was conceived around the middle of the 10th century.
It's golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century,
the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation,
until an agreement in 1772 between Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned
Poland. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by
Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite
country following the war, but one that was comparatively tolerant and
progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent
trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force
and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A
"shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country
to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe,
boosting hopes for acceptance to the EU. Poland joined the NATO alliance in
1999.
Poland has
steadfastly pursued a policy of liberalizing the economy and today stands
out as one of the most successful and open transition economies. GDP growth
had been strong and steady in 1993-2000 but fell back in 2001 with slowdowns
in domestic investment and consumption and the weakening in the global
economy. The privatization of small and medium state-owned companies and a
liberal law on establishing new firms have allowed for the rapid development
of a vibrant private sector. In contrast, Poland's large agricultural sector
remains handicapped by structural problems, surplus labor, inefficient small
farms, and lack of investment. Restructuring and privatization of
"sensitive sectors" (e.g., coal, steel, railroads, and energy) has
begun. Structural reforms in health care, education, the pension system, and
state administration have resulted in larger than expected fiscal pressures.
Further progress in public finance depends mainly on privatization of
Poland's remaining state sector. The government's determination to enter the
EU as soon as possible affects most aspects of its economic policies.
Improving Poland's outsized current account deficit and reining in inflation
are priorities. Warsaw leads the region in foreign investment and needs a
continued large inflow.
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