Differentiation of financial autonomy of Polish cities from the perspective of regional development
Differentiation of financial autonomy of Polish cities from the perspective of regional development

Summary/Abstract: The present paper raises the issues of financial autonomy of Polish cities with regard to the aspect of social and economic development of provinces; in which they are located – the topic being of crucial importance both from the theoretical and practical point of view. The significance of the undertaken research follows mainly from the fact that self-reliance and autonomy of a city in the area of financial management are indispensable conditions for its functioning. What potentially leads cities to harmonious and sustainable development is the fact that they possess legal personality; complete their tasks on their own account; manage their property and have their own; independent of the state finances; financial system. In spite of the fact that the goal of a city is not to make maximum profits but to satisfy collective public needs; the most important aim of local self-government authorities while making financial decisions should be to manage their financial resources in a rational way but; at the same time; to keep in mind the priority of the public interest.

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