| Abstract [eng] |
There is analysed in the article the input of Ernestas Galvanauskas, the politician, scientist and public figure of Lithuania from 1920 to 1940, into economics science and its applications in Lithuanian economics and state management. His diplomatic activity in Lithuanian Agency in London, administrative activity in Klaipėda and in Government of Lithuania, application of economics science to activities of Klaipėda harbour are described. The basic aspects of scientific publications “Economics of Harbours”, “Economics of Ships” written by E. Galvanauskas are analyzed. E. Galvanauskas (1882 1967), one of the main creators and implementers of independent Lithuania state, provided solid input into economics science of Lithuania of 1920 1940 and managed to widely apply his theoretical reasons, analysis of empirical data and calculations in practice. He was the Prime Minister of four Lithuanian Governments, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, Transport Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Representative of Lithuanian Agency in London, Head of Klaipėda seaport and other companies, Chancellor of Trade Institute; also during his 20 years of activity he found time to devote much attention to studies of economics, economics of companies, at the same time he published important scientific works, textbooks. E. Galvanauskas successfully combined his duties in the state government with scientific activity, managed to widely propagate his scientific statements in contemporary political life of state and adapt them to strengthening of the potential of state economy. Many statements of Ernestas Galvanauskas are topical for modern economics of Lithuania; therefore historical analysis of heritage of his works is important to Lithuanian science. It can provide much information for modern studies of economics science; furthermore, it enables to carry out comparative analysis of historical and modern sources of economics science. [...]. |
