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nd governmentProf. Krzysztof Rybinski

RectorVistula University

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Poland

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Innovativeness in Poland: 2006-2014

5Source: World Economic Forum Reports

Scale: 1 – worst in the world, 7 – top world level

Innovativeness in Poland: 2006-2013

6Source: European Commission, Innovation Union Scoreboard, 2013

Hall of shame

Poland in Global Innovation Index 2013

Source: Ranking by Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO 7

What we see?

1. All reports confirm that innovativeness of the Polish economy fell from LOW to VERY LOW level

2. This happened at times when Poland had access to large EU funds for improving innovativeness

3. Government intervention kills innovation in Poland?

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EUR mln

Source: National Bank of Poland

Rising exports – sign of competitiveness ?

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Source: OECD

Polish competitive advantage – cheap labor

USD per year

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Source: OECD

Massive decline of labor share in GDP in Poland

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From efficiency to innovation

HOW?What government can do?

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Source:HBS,Mashable

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Source:HBS,Mashable

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Source: Forbes

Grand plan

1. Find talent and strengths2. Educate entrepreneurs/innovators3. Use military accelerator (IDF)4. Create „failure accepting” culture (US)5. Create start-up friendly regulation6. Deal with innovation market failures

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Grand plan

1. Find talent and strengths2. Educate entrepreneurs/innovators3. Use military accelerator (IDF)4. Create „failure accepting” culture (US)5. Create start-up friendly regulation6. Deal with innovation market failures

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