Economic development of regions in Poland in the face of the risk of changes in the macroeconomic environment

Purpose:The purpose of the study was to analyse and assess the current conditions and opportunities for economic development in the face of changes in the level of risk of secondary impact of crisis phenomena on regional development in Poland.Design/methodology/approach: The work included theoretical and empirical research on the conditions and possibilities of regional development in the face of economic changes and increased risk of negative effects of post-crisis phenomena.The research used statistical methods of aggregating data within time series and presenting results, including descriptive statistics methods.Findings: Research results indicate that negative trends in the economy, particularly in production and consumption, have been consolidated in 2022-2024.This has had an impact on economic activity, which has been limited, but also on the prospects for further development in the regions.The general risk of doing business in Poland has increased.Research limitations/implications: Dynamic socio-economic changes meant that the scope of research had to be limited to selected categories and factors.In some areas, there were difficulties with access to current data sources.Practical implications: The directions of economic changes have revealed the occurrence of development difficulties in the regions and limited possibilities of returning to the path of sustainable development in a short time.The scope of negative effects resulting from the impact of crisis factors has been expanded.Social implications: Economic changes were associated with specific social consequences.This applies in particular to the labor market and mass layoffs, but also to the public finance sector.Given the growing budget deficit, difficulties arose in the financing of social tasks.Originality/value: The article addresses the research problem related to the prolongation of negative crisis phenomena.This poses a threat to development in the medium term.The research results revealed a slowdown in economic activity and an increase in the risk of conducting business activity, which may have long-term effects.