Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to discuss the condition of the sector of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and its importance in the Polish economy
during the economic slowdown. The SMEs around the world play a significant
role in the economic growth of many countries, as well as in the job creation or
in the development of selected sectors or whole countries. The paper presents
a classification of SMEs and the current state of the SME sector in Poland.
In addition, the study attempts to prove that this sector, currently represents
a significant segment of the Polish economy in the context of the micro- and
macro-economic factors, especially during the economic downturn.