Robert Hall, Michael Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on October 12, recognising their research for strengthening the microeconomic basis of macroeconomic stabilisation. The prize is valued at 12 million Swedish crowns, approximately $1.2 million.
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What Happened
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford received the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on October 12, recognising their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
Their work is credited with helping central banks and governments better manage economic shocks. Robert Hall is affiliated with Stanford University in California, while Michael Woodford is with Columbia University in New York.
Key Facts
- Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize.MintThe HinduDeccan HeraldPudhari
- The award recognises their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.MintPudhari
- The prize is worth 12 million Swedish crowns, or about $1.2 million.Mint
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award.Pudhari
- Robert Hall is at Stanford University, and Michael Woodford is at Columbia University.Pudhari
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- NaNamasthe TelanganaNobel Prize: This year's Nobel Prize in Economics to two peopleNobel Prize: ఆర్థికశాస్త్రంలో ఇద్దరికి ఈయేటి నోబెల్ పురస్కారం
- DHDeccan HeraldUS economists Robert Hall, Michael Woodford awarded 2026 Nobel economics prize
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