CZECHOSLAVAK CAPITAL IN INTERWAR YUGOSLAVIA: ECONIMIC INFLUENCE AND INVESTMENTS

This article examines the role and significance of Czechoslovak investments in Yugoslavia during the interwar period. Drawing upon published literature and archival sources, the study analyzes the extent of Czechoslovak capital involvement in various sectors of the Yugoslav economy, including banking, industry, and tourism. It investigates Czechoslovak investments’ motivations, geographical distribution, and socio-economic implications for Yugoslavia. The findings reveal that Czechoslovak investments constituted a substantial portion of foreign capital in Yugoslavia, contributing to industrial development, job creation, and modernization. However, they also highlight the complex dynamics of economic integration and foreign influence in interwar Yugoslavia, shedding light on the nuanced relationship between Czechoslovak investors and the Yugoslav economy.