Abstract

The aim of the article is to analyze, from statistical and econometric perspectives, the dynamics of economic activity of the population of the Silesian Voivodeship in particular, an attempt at a statistical measurement of the impact of select phenomena conditioning the labor market. Key considerations are preceded by a presentation the historical and current demographic situation in the voivodeship. Problems of foreign and inter-voivodeship migrations, the aging of population of the province were investigated. Moreover, impact of social policies on the labor market was analyzed, including the “Family 500+” program as well as regulations concerning retirement age. The study utilizes quantitative methods of time series analysis, including the time series models taking into account the occurrence of turning points. The results of research show, that in the near future, the demographic situation of the Silesian Voivodeship will not improve,, the lowering of retirement age is a threat to the labor market, the “500+” program not only did not influence a rise in fertility rate but lowered the rate of economic activity of women.

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