In this paper an attempt has been made to show the essence and the role of knowledge for the development of national economy in the context of globalization and integration, with particular focus on Poland.
Knowledge β in its broad meaning β and especially science and technology have always decided about the economic development of various countries and about the conditions of existence of their respective nations.
At the same time, the pace of economic development has been one of the main factors having influence on economic, social and political independence and sovereignty as well as security of every country and its position on the international stage. On the other hand, ensuring economic and civilization development and internal peace is a duty of each state and its authorities also nowadays, in the context of globalization and integration.
The author has made an attempt to answer numerous questions concerning globalization and its impact on national economy and, in general, on the situation and future of national states. Among others, a question has been put whether globalization and integration pose a threat to national economy or, vice versa, whether they contribute to their development, imposing a necessity to introduce organizational, modernization, ecc. There are several theories concerning the image of national economy at the end of the globalization process.
However, no answer has been given yet to the question whether complete globalization β i. There is no doubt, however, that the scale of the impact of globalization and integration on the development and functioning of national states and their economies will increase continually. In result, the future of many states and their economies, including Poland, will change considerably.
