History of Inflation in Poland Part X – Post-War Times.
In the previous part, we discussed the adventures of Polish gold during World War II. Today, let's explore the economic history of our country after 1945.
During the German occupation (in the newly established General...
The Fight for Polish Gold during the War – History of Inflation in Poland...
We concluded the previous part when the Third Reich and the USSR invaded our country, erasing it from the map of Europe once again. The future of the nation could be determined by our...
History of Inflation in Poland Part VIII: Approaching War.
The situation in Poland during the interwar period was not very good. Ultimately, parliamentary rule came to an end with the May Coup in 1926. Józef Piłsudski and his associates took over power.
However, the...
History of Inflation in Poland Part VII: Independence and Reactivation
In 1918, Poland returned to the maps. World War I came to an end, but the problems with the Polish currency did not...
An important role in reviving the Polish currency was played by the...
History of Inflation in Poland Part VI: The First Central Bank
After the era of the Napoleonic Wars, relative peace settled in Europe in military terms. However, there were significant economic developments, including in the Polish territories.
Napoleon's actions and subsequent war indemnities paid to Russia...
History of Inflation in Poland Part V: Napoleon – Economic Enemy Number 1
We recently concluded our story on the downfall of the Polish Commonwealth, tragically marked by an economic catastrophe associated with the first issuance of paper money in our lands. Poland vanished from the maps,...
History of Inflation Part IV – The Final Collapse and the First Paper Money
If you've been following our series, you know that the state of Polish currency has been deteriorating over the years. However, we have now reached a critical moment. After the death of Jan III...
The History of Inflation in Poland, Part III – 15th-17th Century: Neighbor Against Neighbor
We have finished the tale of inflation in Poland during the reign of the Jagiellonian dynasty, who, to put it mildly, did not prioritize the quality of the currency. However, it turned out that...
The History of Inflation in Poland, Part II – The Jagiellonian Dynasty
Last week, we concluded our journey through the history of inflation in Poland in the 14th century, when Władysław Łokietek and Kazimierz Wielki significantly debased the currency. Kazimierz Wielki passed away in 1370, leaving behind...
The History of Inflation in Poland – from Mieszko I to Kazimierz the Great
I often write about how blockchain and cryptocurrencies can change (or are already changing) our world in the pages of Web Economy. Today, however, let's take a look at how digital currencies can change...
