Novozhilov wrote a lot of papers, primarily on statistics, economics, industry, and resource optimization. His works were concerned with the balance between expenditures and results in the Soviet economy. In his researches, Novozhilov used the methods of modern economics and mathematics.
Background
Novozhilov was educated at Kiev University, finishing in 1915. While still a student, he wrote two serious economic works, one of which was awarded a gold medal in 1913. Among his teachers were two famous economists, Yevgeny Yevgenievich Slutsky and Mikhail Ivanovich Tugan-Baranovsky.
Career
He was often in political trouble for his economic views, and had a very difficult time getting his work published. In the post-Stalin years, however, he gained authority and influence