INTRA-INDUSTRY TRADE AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE EU - WOJCIECH POLAN

The issues discussed in the monograph are characterised by practical and scientific significance. The analysis carried out by the author is important not only from the point of view of theory, but primarily from the point of view of international commercial practices, in this case intra-industry trade. It is also useful for comparative analyses of the relationship between economies and industries. The study is also important for Poland. The possibilities of intensifying trade with EU partners have clearly increased due to Poland's participation in the Single European Market. Changes in the economic structure, including, in particular, the modernisation and development of the processing industry, made the Polish economy a good candidate not only to take part in intra-industry exchange, but also to intensify it.

• Practical and scientific significance of the analyzed issues.
• Usefulness of the analyses for international commercial practices.
• Possibility of using for comparative analyses of economies and industries.
• Importance of the study for intensifying Poland's trade with EU partners.
• New perspective on measuring competitiveness and adaptation of economies.
• Valuable contribution to the discussion on liberalization in the Single European Market.

The results of analyses regarding the interrelationship between the intensity of intra-industry trade and the international competitiveness of economies, in particular the new Member States of the European Union (EU-10) against the background of the competitiveness of the "old" EU (EU-15) economies, are rarely presented. The topic of the monograph is important from a practical and scientific point of view. The author presented a new insight and valuable input to the discussion on how to measure competitiveness and the scale of adaptation of economies in the process of liberalisation within the Single European Market.

This monograph is a valuable source of knowledge for economists, students and practitioners involved in international trade and competitiveness. The analyses and conclusions contained therein can be used in decision-making processes at the enterprise and economic policy level. The author comprehensively and thoroughly analyzes the phenomenon of intra-industry trade, taking into account the specifics of European economies. This publication is particularly relevant in the context of the dynamic changes taking place in the global economy and increasing international competition.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for its high-quality scientific publications, guarantees the reliability and professionalism of the presented content. This monograph is an example of the publisher's commitment to providing readers with up-to-date and valuable knowledge in the field of economics and management. This publication, bound in a brochure with a format of 237x170 mm, has 202 pages and was published in 2020. It is a must-read for anyone interested in international trade and the competitiveness of European economies.