From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe’s economic miracle

From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe’s economic miracle

In just 35 years, Poland went from post-Communist poverty to the world's 20th largest economy — and its rise holds lessons for countries still climbing.

A generation ago, Poland rationed sugar and flour while its citizens were paid one-tenth what West Germans earned. Today, the economy of the country has edged past Switzerland to become the worlds 20… [+6768 chars]
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