Macroeconomic phenomena and selected social issues in Poland in the context of processes in the global economy, including European Union countries: macroeconomic situation, labour markets, public finance sector, financial markets. The course of processes over a year 2020 as well as in a longer time perspective.

Assessment of the situation in manufacturing, construction, trade and services (with in-depth presentation of results in accommodation and food service activities) is based upon the subjective opinions about actual and future business situation expressed by the directors of the surveyed companies.

In 2020, despite the limitations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, an improvement in the financial situation of households was recorded. Compared to the previous year, households' income was higher, while their expenditure was lower. Consumption of the majority of basic foodstuffs increased and household equipment with new generation appliances increased. The subjective assessment of the material situation of households improved further.