Facts on the Prize in Economic Sciences
In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) established this Prize in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Here are some facts and figures regarding The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, awarded from 1969 to 2012.
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Number of Prizes in Economic Sciences44 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been awarded every year since 1969. 22 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been given to one Laureate only. |
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Number of Laureates* in Economic Sciences71 individuals have been awarded 1969-2012. |
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Average ageThe average age of all Laureates in Economic Sciences between 1969 and 2012 is 67 years. |
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Youngest Laureate in Economic SciencesTo date, the youngest Laureate in Economic Sciences is Kenneth J. Arrow, who was 51 years old when he was awarded in 1972. |
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Oldest Laureate in Economic SciencesThe oldest Laureate in Economic Sciences to date is Leonid Hurwicz, who was 90 years old when he was awarded in 2007. He is also the oldest Laureate to be awarded in all Prize categories. |
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Female Laureates in Economic SciencesElinor Ostrom was the first female Laureate in Economic Sciences. Elinor Ostrom was awarded the Prize in 2009. |
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Multiple Laureates in Economic SciencesSo far there are no multiple Laureates in Economic Sciences. See a list of multiple Nobel Laureates within other prize categories |
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Posthumous Prizes in Economic SciencesThere have been no posthumous Prizes in Economic Sciences. From 1974, the Statutes of the Nobel Foundation stipulate that a Prize cannot be awarded posthumously, unless death has occurred after the announcement of the Prize. Before 1974, the Nobel Prize has only been awarded posthumously twice: to Dag Hammarskjöld (Nobel Peace Prize 1961) and Erik Axel Karlfeldt (Nobel Prize in Literature 1931). |
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Family Laureates in Economic SciencesBrothers: Married couple: |
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*Why are the individuals awarded a Prize in Economic Sciences called Laureates? |
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First published 5 October 2009.
MLA style: "Facts on the Prize in Economic Sciences". Nobelprize.org. 19 May 2013 http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/economics/shortfacts.html










