Vote for Noble Prize in Economics for the year 2008!!!

Question

This time the prize should go to finance area and my altime favorites are Gene Fama and Micheal Jensen. Another candidate could be K.R. French or Stefan Ross or Richard Roll.

It has been long due for Prof. FAMA, who should have given well before 2005.

I vote for Gene Fama, Micheal Jensen and one from the list above..

https://www.marginalrevolution.com/margi ... -133916437
https://mostlyeconomics.wordpress.com/20 ... mment-3690
https://scientific.thomsonreuters.com/nobel/laureates/

Euroecon · Answer

I hope they'll give it to  Thads Bentulan,  the creator of  Hyperwage Theory  which is supposedly applicable to Third World countries as a practical way to improve on their poverty situation. But since the Nobel are Western-centric, I doubt if Bentulan will be recognized that soon for his very brilliant analysis of why African and Asian countries are poor and how to address it.

amitdgr · Answer

Wow ! Over the head stuff for me. GMAT Tiger, can you suggest some good place to start learning basic economics. I'd prefer economical ( read: free) stuff to start with

but don't refrain from suggesting some really good stuff even if it comes for a cost. Thanks, I appreciate your help.

GMAT TIGER · Answer

I am in finance and also lack knowledge about economics. :oops:

If you are intrested about finance, I can suggest some. 8-)

amitdgr · Answer

I definitely have interest in Finance (Aren't Finance and Economics interconnected??). But sadly, no background. So I would be glad to get your suggestions

tkkoh · Answer

And the award goes to Paul Krugman this year.

GMAT TIGER · Answer

Yeah!

Cannot complain.

filmcity · Answer

Feel sorry for Bhagwati and Dixit. They should have received by now ( at leat with Krugman)

GMAT TIGER · Answer

Another season!!

I still stick with Gene Fama.

bb · Answer

Thanks GT!

Is there a way to vote on the site or do we just vote here on the forum pages?

GMAT TIGER · Answer

This is only for our forum purpose.

The real process starts with the nominations. The nomination forms are sent to some selected people, mainly university professors and scholers. They submit their nominations for either 1 or 2 or 3 people to the Noble comittee. Based on the nomination recomendations, the Nobel Committee recommends the final candidates.