Activities of Jozef Buzek in the field of Polish and Galician statistics

The article analyzes the activities of Professor Józef Buzek (1873–1936), a prominent figure in Polish and Galician statistics late 19th early 20th centuries, an economist, demographer, lawyer, sociologist. In leading positions state statistical bodies, as politician teacher, he made significant contribution to historical research Galicia, analyzed economy region, raised issue position national minorities Austrian Empire, which were both Ukrainians Poles at time. Since Jozef Ukrainian affairs is not sufficiently covered domestic science, purpose expand historiography on economic thought with scientific works Buzek. author provided brief biographical reference, characterized educational Josef field economics, jurisprudence, statistics. analysis important political achievements, work experience Central Statistical Commission Vienna, Office, Statistics Office Lviv was carried out. scientist-economist statistician also devoted his activity issues policy, by problems social are investigated. Important economy, population demographic processes Poland Galicia have been singled out analyzed. assessment achievements science jurisprudence given. It has proven that practical management regional bodies had impact development Poland, well contributed improvement information collection processing methods.