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Columbia's Michael Woodford Wins 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics

Original: Columbia’s Michael Woodford Wins 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics

Columbia University economist Michael Woodford has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Woodford, one of the most influential monetary theorists of his generation, is widely known for his work on central banking, inflation targeting and interest-rate policy, including his landmark book 'Interest and Prices'. The announcement is drawing attention from economists and financial commentators given his ideas' role in shaping modern central bank frameworks.

Why now: The annual Nobel economics announcement is a major global news moment, and Woodford's work directly relates to ongoing debates about monetary policy and inflation.

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