Poland's Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on Poland's economy, communism, the Balcerowicz Plan, 2009 and EU funds.

Quick checkpoint - five questions on Poland’s economy, communism, the Balcerowicz Plan, 2009 and EU funds.

Question 1 of 5 When did Poland join the EU?

2004 1989 1995 2016

It gained market access and funds.

Question 2 of 5 What was unusual about Polish farming under communism?

Much farmland stayed private All farms were state-owned No farming existed Farms were owned by Germany

Unlike most communist states.

Question 3 of 5 What did the Balcerowicz Plan do in 1990?

Freed prices and stopped money printing Nationalised shops Adopted the euro Banned trade

Inflation fell sharply.

Question 4 of 5 What helped Poland avoid recession in 2009?

A falling zloty and strong domestic demand Using the euro Oil exports Closing borders

It was called a green island.

Question 5 of 5 Which country is the largest recipient of EU cohesion funds?

Poland Germany France Ireland

Funds built motorways and railways.

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