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The Socialist Cybernetic Ideal of Evgeni Mateev. Part One: Labor Productivity, Planning, and Automated Management Systems

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  • Nikolay Nenovsky
  • Tsvetelina Marinova

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This article presents the main ideas and contributions of Evgeni Mateev, whose extensive body of work is difficult to encompass in its entirety. Following a brief biographical overview, it traces the development of his views toward systems theory and cybernetics. The key elements of his model of socialism and the algorithm for its practical implementation are analysed. The article also examines fundamental methodological principles formulated in his seminal work, Structure and Management of the Economic System (1987), including microeconomic aspects related to the role of enterprises. The study is published in two consecutive parts.

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  • Nikolay Nenovsky & Tsvetelina Marinova, 2026. "The Socialist Cybernetic Ideal of Evgeni Mateev. Part One: Labor Productivity, Planning, and Automated Management Systems," Economic Thought journal, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Economic Research Institute, issue 1, pages 53-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:bas:econth:y:2026:i:1:p:53-83
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    JEL classification:

    • B3 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals
    • C60 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - General
    • P20 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - General
    • P30 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist Institutions and Their Transitions - - - General
    • P51 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Comparative Economic Systems - - - Comparative Analysis of Economic Systems

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