The aim of this study is to identify the correlation between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, added value from agriculture and economic growth in the Visegrad Group countries. Four countries of Central Europe were studied the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia in 2008–2019. Due to the objectives of the article, it was decided to use the panel model. The temporal scope of the research covers the years 2008–2019, i.e., two economic periods: 2008–2014 (a downward trend, including agriculture), and 2015–2019 (an upward trend). Greenhouse gas emissions are positively correlated with value added from agriculture and economic growth. The increase in the level of these variables stimulates of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the countries of the Visegrad Group. The analysis of the eco-efficiency of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, in relation to the gross added value produced, shows that the country with the least pollution of this value was Hungary, followed by Slovakia. The Czech Republic was third, and Poland was the last. The results of the research can be treated as a premise for a strategy for the development of agriculture, limiting the negative effects of its industrial development for more sustainable development.

The aim of this article is to indicate the rationale for the development of the bioeconomy in selected EU countries depending on their overall level of economic development. The research was based on four highly developed countries, i.e., Germany, France, Finland and Denmark, and four medium-developed countries, i.e., Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia for the period 2001–2018. Renewable energy consumption, biomass and agricultural production were analysed as determinants of the bioeconomy development. The question was also answered whether differences in terms of measures determining the level of bioeconomy development between countries with different levels of economic development during the studied period are decreasing or increasing, using sigma (σ)-convergence coefficients. It is shown that the development of the bioeconomy of the studied countries is related to their level of economic development. In the middle economically developed countries, real opportunities for the development of the bioeconomy are noted, through a high share of agriculture in national income; and in highly developed countries—high spending on research and development and the growth of eco-innovation, which contributes to maintaining a development advantage between these groups of countries.

Procesy zachodzące w środowisku przyrodniczym pod wpływem realizacji industrialnych koncepcji rozwoju rolnictwa wywołały istotną zmianę modelu produkcji i konsumpcji i zwrócenie się w większym stopniu w stronę rolnictwa zrównoważonego, opartego na zgodnym połączeniu celów społecznych, środowiskowych i ekonomicznych. Zachowując właściwe proporcje między tymi podsystemami, dąży się do zapewniania równowagi międzypokoleniowej i wewnątrzpokoleniowej. Realizacji tych zasad służy m.in. rozwój rolnictwa ekologicznego. Skoncentrowanie się na żywności ekologicznej wydaje się szczególnie istotne wobec rosnącej świadomości konsumentów, dążeniu ich do jak najlepszego zaspokojenia swoich potrzeb poprzez dobór produktów o odpowiednich parametrach odżywczych i zdrowotnych. Produkt ekologiczny stanowi szansę na poprawę konkurencyjności w rolnictwie, zwłaszcza europejskim, umożliwiając racjonalne gospodarowanie zasobami poprzez wdrażanie założeń ekonomii zrównoważonego rozwoju. W artykule przedstawiono stan i tendencje rozwoju rolnictwa ekologicznego w Polsce w latach 2004–2014 na tle przemian zachodzących w krajach UE. Ponadto ukazano strukturę wydatków w polskich gospodarstwach domowych, w tym poziom wydatków przeznaczonych na żywność ekologiczną, na tle krajów o największej konsumpcji na jednego mieszkańca.

Wpływ globalizacji na zachowania konsumentów w województwie lubuskim w świetle badań

In an era of rapidly growing competition logistic customer service is growing increasingly important and is becoming a substantial factor in the success of companies operating in the market. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the components affecting the quality of customer service. Taking appropriate action in this regard, and thus preparing and implementing an appropriate logistic customer service strategy becomes important from the point of view of both the survival and development of enterprises, and to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. The aim of this study is to identify and evaluate determinants influencing consumers′ purchasing decisions in the area of logistics customer service. In addition, the article focuses on the development of solution proposals for enterprises to enable a better match the supply to the needs and preferences of customers. It is worth noting that the effectiveness and efficiency of operations in the field of logistic customer service is highly dependent on proper identification of needs and expectations of existing and potential buyers. Therefore, there is in this respect a need for permanent monitoring of the quality of service and customer expectations.

Research background: The article has addressed the issue of sustainable consumption, which is becoming increasingly important on account of the adverse social and environmental consequences caused by the development and growth of societies. Sustainable consumption encourages to make rational choices and take responsibility for one's choices. Consumers take a number of decisions every day that affect not only them, but also cause externalities. There are many studies that indicate that consumers when buying goods and services are driven by environmental and ethical considerations. Purpose of the article: Changes occurring in the environment affect consumer behavior, leading to multiplicity of attitudes and changes in consumption trends. The article has shown consumer behavior in line with the concept of sustainable development against the background of trends in consumption in Poland. Methods: The basis for the discussion in the article will be: literature studies, available empirical studies, and our own results of the survey among respondents in Lubuskie voi-vodeship. Surveys using questionnaires were directed at 541 respondents. The number of correctly completed questionnaires was 500, and the figures contained in them were subjected to further analysis. Findings & Value added: Respondents in their purchasing choices are not guided by the influence of the consumption on the natural environment. However, in their behaviors we can notice some environmental measures, which stem from different reasons, depending on the socio-economic conditions.