The Problems of Labour Migration in the Polish Economic Thought 1870–1939

Abstract

The migrations of Polish population were one of the most important issues in the socio-economic life in Poland before 1939.  This is why already in the late 19th century the outflow of a great number of people abroad became the subject of observation by journalists, researchers of spatial mobility, and politicians. The presented text shows, using several examples, the views on the fundamental reasons that led to the rise of the mass migratory movement from Poland, as well as on its effects on both the country that hosted the refugees and Poland itself. The question of the care of the people leaving the Polish territories was also brought to attention.