The Knowledge Industry as a Sector of Economy

The technological progress is now one of the most important factors that determine the development of a modern global economy. It boosts the demand for highly competent workers. As a result, workforce employed in the information sector and hightech sectors is growing, while the number of workers in traditional sectors is constantly declining. A thesis can be put forward therefore that the future development of modern technologies will make the knowledge sector grow and significantly modify the economic space, because of investments allocated to the development of R+D centres. The article endeavours to identify how the new economy influences the knowledge sector development and special attention is paid to changes taking place within industry. The question can be asked about the place and role of the industrial sector in building a knowledge economy and the sector's importance for employment.Zadanie pt. „Digitalizacja i udostępnienie w Cyfrowym Repozytorium Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego kolekcji czasopism naukowych wydawanych przez Uniwersytet Łódzki” nr 885/P-DUN/2014 zostało dofinansowane ze środków MNiSW w ramach działalności upowszechniającej nauk