Ustawiczne kształcenie ekonomiczne w szkołach wyższych

The paper reviews the idea of continuous education as an essential element in the formation of modern society. It stresses that broadening knowledge of economics and development of practical skills are the key elements for the functioning of economy based on knowledge. Conditions for the development of continuous education in Poland are discussed. A significant role in implementation of this concept is carried out by institutions of higher learning. Selected initiatives in the area of economic education, undertaken by some academic centers as well as the Foundation for Promotion and Accreditation of Economic Studies in the area of economic education of society, are reviewed in the paper.