Intl Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, London

INTERSECTORAL LINKAGES AND WATER USE: IDENTIFYING AND TRACKING KEY SECTORS IN POLAND (2015-2020)

KAMIL GACEK

Abstract:

This study investigates the interdependencies between sectoral economic activities and water consumption in the Polish economy, with particular emphasis on identifying key sectors and tracing how their classifications evolve over the period 2015-2020 (the most recent data available). By employing Input-Output (IO) tables and analyzing total and adjusted backward/forward linkages, the research identifies which sectors drive water demand throughout the economy and how they influence overall resource allocation. In this context, sectors with high backward linkages signify notable dependence on other sectors for inputs, while those with strong forward linkages provide essential outputs to other industries, shaping broader consumption patterns. Building on a detailed examination of water consumption patterns, this study pinpoints the sectors that not only consume large volumes of water but also play a critical role in the production networks of other industries. By addressing a critical empirical gap, this research not only expands current knowledge on the interconnected nature of economic activities and water usage in Poland, but also provides policymakers and stakeholders with knowledge on which sectors warrant particular attention in the context of water consumption analysis. Funding This work was financed under the project at AGH: University mini-grant system for doctoral students and young scientists (Excellence Initiative – Research University).

Keywords: Input Output models, sectoral linkages, Leontief inverse, IO multipliers