Nobel Prize 2026: Why Hall and Woodford’s economic research resonates in today’s world
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Summary
This year’s Nobel Prize honours Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, whose work draws upon microeconomic studies for a macro policy framework that holds special relevance in a world of high flux and economic shocks. Hear of ‘policy reflexivity,’ think of this duo.
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SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedTuesday, 13 October 2026
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