Antanas Mekys
1917–2015 (age 98)
Biography
Antanas Mekys approached economics with a long-term perspective, focusing on policies that promoted resilience and fairness. He contributed to scholarly discussions while also keeping an eye on the everyday implications of financial decisions for families and communities.
He mentored students and shared his expertise to strengthen public understanding of economic issues. His memory lives on at Kairėnai Cemetery, where colleagues remember him as a dedicated economist and educator.