Europe’s Local Champ: Attributing Poland’s Economic Miracle to Solidarity era Social Capital

Key Points

• This thesis investigates the correlation between Poland's high current growth rates and the social capital developed during the Solidarity era.
• Analyzed historical economic data related to Poland's growth rates.
• Examined social connections formed during the late socialist period.
• Evaluated the impact of the Solidarity movement on community relationships.
• Found a strong relationship between social connectivity in the Solidarity era and current economic performance.
• Demonstrated that social capital contributed to a more resilient economy post-communism.