The Polish Economic Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Ekonomiczne, PTE) is an independent national association of economists. It was established in 1945 and continues the tradition of the Warsaw Association of Economists and Statisticians and Economic Societies operating in Cracow, Poznan and Lvov before World War II.
At present the Society has 6000 ordinary members and about 220 supporting members (firms, financial institutions, banks). It consists of 24 autonomous regional Branches, whose activities are co-ordinated by the National Board. The Polish Economic Society is a member of the International Economic Association and maintains broad international contacts. The Society's principle aim is to contribute by its activities to the development of economic thought and culture in Polish society.
This is reflected in the following statutory objectives:
- To disseminate economic ideas and support the creation of favourable conditions for the development of the science of economics and the presentation of their achievements.
- To promote economic knowledge and dissemination of economic culture in society.
- To enhance the qualifications of economists in their various areas of professional speciality.
- To initiate and support activities aimed at social, economic and regional development of the country in an environmentally friendly manner.
- To seek the integration of economists representing academic science as well as business activities.
Appeal to economists of the Polish origin, living permamently abroad