The 30%-pts of GDP decline in Poland’s private sector debt-to-GDP ratio since its recent peak is on a scale typically associated with the aftermath of banking crises. The reasons are more benign in Poland’s case. But still, structurally low loan demand, regulatory measures and crowding out by the public sector will continue to hold back bank lending growth, weighing on the investment rate and potential growth.
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