Efekty handlowe integracji Polski z Unią Europejską

Abstract

According to the theory of regional integration pioneered by J. Viner, geographically discriminatory trade liberalisation taking part in a regional integration grouping gives rise to two trade effects: trade creation and trade diversion. The author asks if it is the case as far as the Poland's association with the European Union having the form of a free trade area in industrial goods is concerncd. Next, the author looks into budgetary consequences of tariff removal in trade between Poland and the EU. Finally, the author focuses on the potential trade effects of Poland’s participation in the Single Market after having become an EU member.