In 1972, he graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Warsaw. In 1983, obtained the degree of doctor, and in 1997, habilitated at the Faculty of Management at Warsaw University. In 2011 received the title of professor. The research work deals with the economics of the public sector, fiscal and monetary policies and their mutual relations. From 1990 to 1993, he was part of the Senate of the University of Warsaw, and in 1997 became a member of the Works Committee "Solidarity" at Warsaw University. In elections in 2011, he gained a parliamentary seat in the Opole region.