The economic thought of Norbert Wiener

Abstract

Explores critically the economic thought of Norbert Wiener with special reference to automatization, of which he was the father and philosopher. Considers the concept and theory in economic science and Wiener’s economics as an axiological science. Examines long‐time and short‐time (contest‐free) economic analysis as discussed by Wiener. Further considerations include the analysis of contest and Wiener’s militarology. Automatization is given special reference and Wiener’s analysis is presented and the humane resolution of the problem discussed. Wienierian ideas are further examined and related to the human condition in a final section: The mandate of heaven.

Citation

Masani, P.R. (1996), "The economic thought of Norbert Wiener", Kybernetes, Vol. 25 No. 7/8, pp. 68-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684929610149666