Hostile statements by Polish politicians and their economic consequences

Even if the Poles pragmatically, at the level of politics, take a course to squeeze out of the country only those Ukrainians who are net beneficiaries of their budget, the rhetoric is also important.

The rhetoric of some of Poland's top political leadership today is hostile and degenerate, and this will have negative consequences for Poland itself and its economy:

1. Some economically active Ukrainian refugees will move to other countries in search of safety and dignity. To Germany, the Czech Republic, possibly Spain and Britain, and possibly the Baltic states.