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Two American economists win Nobel Prize in economics

Outlets agree that American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford received the Nobel Prize in economics for research on stabilizing economic shocks.

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At a glance

  • American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics.1234
  • Their research underpins models that assist governments and central banks in managing economic shocks.123

Economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the Nobel Prize in economics.1234

Both scholars are from the United States.234

Their research provided insights and models utilized by central banks and governments to manage economic shocks and stabilize the economy.123

Where sources agree

  • Hall and Woodford won the Nobel Prize in economics4 of 4
  • Both laureates are American economists3 of 4
  • Their research helps central banks manage economic shocks3 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1The New York TimesRobert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics ↗
  2. 2CBS NewsNobel Prize in economics goes to 2 Americans ↗
  3. 3CNBCNobel prize in economics awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford ↗
  4. 4NPRTwo Americans win Nobel Prize in Economics for work on boom-bust cycles ↗

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