This article considers aspects of professional regulation in respect to professions in Poland. First, it examines the theoretical background to professional regulation and analyses the main institutional influences on such systems - such as professional associations, states and markets. Then it assesses such institutional influences in the Polish case: an example of professions in transition from a state to a market system of regulation. It is argued that markets are an increasing source of influence and control on systems of professional regulation.
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