Zbigniew Messner
Polish economist and Prime Minister
Born
March 13th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
January 10th, 2014
11 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as the 9th Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland from 1987 to 1989. Worked on economic reforms during a challenging period in Polish history. Focused on transitioning from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented economy. Played a key role in the governmental response to rising social movements and demands for political reform.
Served as Prime Minister from 1987 to 1989
Implemented economic policies during a transition period
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