3 named recipients of Nobel in economic science

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: October 16, 2007| Author: Steve Lohr The New York Times Media Group | Copyright information


International Herald Tribune

10-16-2007

3 named recipients of Nobel in economic science
Byline: Steve Lohr The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 4
Section: FINANCE/BUSINESS

NEW YORK --

Three American economists were named the recipients of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science on Monday for creating and developing a sophisticated explanation of the interaction among individuals, markets and institutions.

Their work, cal...

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