Attila Melegh

Hungarian sociologist, economist and historian specializing in demographics, migration and political discourse in Central and Eastern Europe; associate professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and visiting professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, and author of books on globalization and migration.

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Sep 29, 2025 • 50min

What kind of socialism have we ever tested?

Attila Melegh, a Hungarian sociologist and economist known for his expertise in demographics and migration, dives into the complex world of socialism and its historical experiments. He discusses the varied outcomes of socialist practices in Eastern Europe, emphasizing their successes in stability and welfare compared to neoliberalism. Melegh critiques the misconceptions surrounding state capitalism and advocates for a reevaluation of the past to inform current ecological economic theories. He argues for historically grounded models to address today's pressing ecological challenges.

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