The Welfare Effects on Women of Poland’s Economic Reforms
In this study we assess the current economic impact of Poland's marketization process on women, relative to men. To do so, various indicators of economic well-being are used, including changes in employment, income, rates of work absence, child care programs, the availability of consumer goods, use of nonworking time (that is, tasks unrelated to employment) and the respondents' perception of their own, as well as, Poland's future economic prospects. An analysis of these indicators reveals that Poland's deteriorating economy has had a greater negative impact on men than on women. Consequently, the existing economic inequalities between Polish women and men are diminishing.