Changes in the level and quality of life of the population in rural areas in Poland

One of the main priorities of the European Union is to strengthen the policy of rural areas in order to improve the level and quality of life. The aim of this study was to provide the level and quality of life in rural areas in Poland and analyse the changes that have occurred in this area since 200...

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Main Author: Anna Murawska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Life Sciences in Poznań 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development
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Online Access:http://www.jard.edu.pl/tom25/zeszyt3/art_15_pl.pdf
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Summary:One of the main priorities of the European Union is to strengthen the policy of rural areas in order to improve the level and quality of life. The aim of this study was to provide the level and quality of life in rural areas in Poland and analyse the changes that have occurred in this area since 2003. Coefficients of variation, asymmetry and dynamic factor were calculated utilizing the applied methods. On the basis of the analysis it can be stated that there were significant changes in the equipment in rural areas in the technical infrastructure. Improved housing conditions and increased satisfaction withmaterial and the housing situation were also observed.
ISSN:1899-5241
1899-5772