Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford Win Nobel in Economics for Shaping Modern Economic Policy

U.S. economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks and stabilizing global markets.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Stockholm, Sweden — American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding and managing economic fluctuations.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the recipients in Stockholm, citing their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization. The academy emphasized that their research has provided a critical framework for handling economic disruptions, such as energy crises or shifts in consumer behavior.

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Hall, 83, is affiliated with Stanford University, while Woodford, born in 1955, is connected to Columbia University. Woodford expressed surprise and gratitude upon learning of the honor, calling it a tremendous recognition. Their models have become essential tools for central banks and governments worldwide, offering a more nuanced approach to economic management than earlier theories.

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