The optimality mirage implementation of mathematical methods in economics as a response to problems caused by the reform of the management of industry in 1957

A wide implementation of mathematical methods in economics in early sixties was a response to problems caused by the reform of the management of industry in 1957. Reform caused the disintegration of a Common Economic Space of USSR, growth of localism and mismatch of economic interests of the regions to the economic interests of central authorities. But due to political struggle that preceded the reform it was inadmissible to terminate it, and the technocratic solution proposed by economists was very welcome as a try to enhance the situation without infringing anybody’s interests. After Khrushchev’s removal and recovery sectorial principle of industry management interest in the introduction of mathematical methods gradually disappeared.