Hantos Elemér (1881–1942)
Elemér Hantos (1881–1942)

A Forgotten Economist

Author(s): Ferenc Szávai
Subject(s): Diplomatic history, Economic history, Political history, International relations/trade, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), Geopolitics
Published by: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, Új-és Jelenkori Egyetemes Történeti Tanszék
Keywords: Central Europe; economic relations; new nations states; Masaryk; Beneš;
Summary/Abstract: Hantos’ ideas contained progressive elements and made a realistic of-fer to the states of Central Europe. Its timing was unfortunate, however, because the new nation states’ desire for separation made its realization more difficult. Also, Germany’s breakthrough, and its new network of bi-lateral economic relations made virtually impossible the alliance of the Central European countries. Other attempts at integration have emerged too which also weakened the process. Hantos’ recognition, and offer of freedom from old grudges was a viable alternative to the weary nations of Central Europe. Elemér Hantos was a precursor of the spirit seeking the possible ways of coexistence, and no longer just for Central Europe, but for the whole of Europe: to emphasize what unites us, not what separates us.

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