Economic Nationalism of the Danubian States

"Economic Nationalism of the Danubian States" provides a rigorous and insightful examination of the economic transformations that swept through Central and Southeastern Europe in the wake of World War I. Authored by Leo Pasvolsky, this scholarly work focuses on the five primary states of the Danubian basin-Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia-and their struggle to establish independent national economies following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The text explores the transition from a large, integrated free-trade area to a series of fragmented markets characterized by intense economic nationalism. Pasvolsky analyzes how the pursuit of self-sufficiency led to the implementation of high tariffs, trade barriers, and complex currency regulations, which ultimately stifled regional cooperation and hampered reconstruction. Through detailed analysis and historical context, the work highlights the tension between political sovereignty and economic interdependence. As a foundational text in interwar economic history, "Economic Nationalism of the Danubian States" is essential for readers interested in the development of European trade policy, the history of the Balkans and Central Europe, and the enduring impact of nationalism on global markets. It offers a timeless perspective on the difficulties of balancing national identity with regional stability. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.