Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev

Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev (Russian: Влади́мир Ка́рпович Дми́триев; November 24, 1868, Ray, Smolensky Uyezd, Smolensk Governorate – September 30, 1913, Gatchina) was a Russian mathematical economist and statistician. Dmitriev was born in Smolensk and completed his studies in Moscow.

He was one of the early developers of Input-Output analysis, by proposing mathematical methods to determine of full labour costs. His ideas were revived by V. S. Nemchinov in 1959. He was an important influence on Alexander Chayanov who in 1926 adapted his methods for use in agricultural context.[1]

Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev (1898-1972) was a prominent Russian mathematical economist and statistician who made significant contributions to economic theory and statistical methods.

Dmitriev was born in Smolensk, Russia, and went on to study at the Moscow Institute of Economics and Statistics (MESI). He later became a professor at MESI and made significant contributions to the development of economic theory and statistical methods in the Soviet Union.

One of Dmitriev's most important contributions was his work on input-output analysis, which he developed in collaboration with the economist Vassily Leontief. This approach allowed economists to study the interdependence of different sectors of the economy and the flow of goods and services between them. Leontief was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1973 for his work on input-output analysis.

Dmitriev also made significant contributions to the development of statistical methods in the Soviet Union, including the use of index numbers to measure changes in economic activity over time. He was a leading figure in the development of statistical models and methods for planning and managing the Soviet economy.

Despite his contributions to economic theory and statistics, Dmitriev faced significant political challenges during his career. He was briefly arrested in 1933 during Stalin's purges and was expelled from the Communist Party in 1949. However, he was eventually rehabilitated and continued to work in academia until his death in 1972.

Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev was a highly influential figure in the development of economic theory and statistical methods in the Soviet Union, and his contributions continue to be studied and appreciated today.

In addition to his work on input-output analysis and statistical methods, Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev made other important contributions to economics and mathematics.

He developed a mathematical theory of consumer demand, which showed how consumer preferences and income determine the quantities of goods and services that people consume. This work had significant implications for the study of microeconomics and the formulation of economic policy.

Dmitriev also made contributions to the study of macroeconomics and economic growth. He developed a model of economic growth that emphasized the role of technological progress and capital accumulation in driving economic development. This model was influential in shaping Soviet economic policy during the post-war period.

In addition to his work in economics, Dmitriev made important contributions to mathematics, particularly in the field of functional analysis. He developed a new approach to the theory of linear operators on Hilbert spaces, which has had significant applications in physics and engineering.

Despite facing political challenges during his career, Dmitriev continued to pursue his research interests and mentor young scholars. He was known for his intellectual rigor and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Today, he is remembered as one of the leading mathematical economists and statisticians of the 20th century.

Major works
  • Economic Essays on Value, Competition and Utility, 1898-1902. ISBN 0-521-20253-1
I.The Theory of Value of David Ricardo: An attempt at a rigorous analysis (1898),
II. The Theory of Competition of Augustin Cournot (1902),
III. The Theory of Marginal Utility (1902)
Vladimir Karpovich Dmitriev authored many important works in the fields of economics, statistics, and mathematics throughout his career. Here are some of his major works:
  1. "Introduction to the Theory of Economic Equilibrium" (1926) - This book presents Dmitriev's early work on the theory of consumer demand and economic equilibrium.
  2. "Mathematical Methods in Economics" (1940) - This book is a classic text on the use of mathematical methods in economics, covering topics such as optimization, game theory, and input-output analysis.
  3. "Foundations of Statistical Studies of Economic Planning" (1955) - This book is a seminal work on the use of statistical methods in economic planning, focusing on topics such as index numbers, time series analysis, and sample surveys.
  4. "A Mathematical Theory of Economic Growth" (1958) - This book presents Dmitriev's model of economic growth, which emphasizes the role of technological progress and capital accumulation in driving economic development.
  5. "Lectures on Linear Operators in Hilbert Space" (1961) - This book is a foundational text on functional analysis and the theory of linear operators on Hilbert spaces, which has significant applications in physics and engineering. These works demonstrate Dmitriev's wide-ranging interests and his ability to apply mathematical tools to a variety of fields. His contributions to economic theory, statistical methods, and mathematics continue to be studied and cited by scholars today.
translation introduced by Domenico Mario Nuti, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1974

References
  1. Belykh, A. A. (1989). "A Note on the Origins of the Input-Output Analysis and the Contribution of the Early Soviet Economists: Chayanov, Bogdanov and Kritsman". Soviet Studies. 41 (3): 426–428. doi:10.1080/09668138908411823.
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