Kuper)[1] Marina von Neumann Whitman (born March 6, 1935) is an American economist, writer and former automobile executive.

The author of many books, monographs and articles, she is the recipient of numerous fellowships, honors and awards, and holds honorary degrees from over twenty colleges and universities.

She was married to Robert Freeman Whitman,[5]professor emeritus of English at the University of Pittsburgh, from 1956 until his death in 2024.

Her step-brother is George H. Kuper,[1] former president and chief executive officer of the Council of Great Lake Industries and an independent consultant in the areas of public policy, environmental and energy issues.

Her daughter, Dr. Laura Mariette Whitman (1964–2023), was a noted specialist in internal medicine and out-patient medical education at Yale University.