Europe’s Local Champ: Attributing Poland’s Economic Miracle to Solidarity era Social Capital | Synapse
June 11, 2026Open Access
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.
Abstract
This thesis explores the economic rise of Poland connecting its high growth rates currently to social connecitivity generated in the late socialist period and Solidarity movement.