# Nobel Economics Prize 2026 Contenders

> Behavioral science and monetary policy experts vie for 2026 Nobel economics prize.
- Title: Nobel Economics Prize 2026 Contenders · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Behavioral science and monetary policy experts vie for 2026 Nobel economics prize. Colin Camerer, George Loewenstein, and Michael Woodford are top contenders…
- Keywords: nobel economics prize, behavioral economics, monetary policy, colin camerer, george loewenstein, michael woodford, sveriges riksbank prize, alfred nobel, news, world, Nobel, Economics
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/12/who-will-win-the-nobel-economics-prize-behavioural-science-and-money-policy-in-the-running/238762
- Published: 2026-10-12T11:09:07+00:00
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- Topics: nobel economics prize, behavioral economics, monetary policy, colin camerer, george loewenstein, michael woodford, sveriges riksbank prize, alfred nobel, news, world
## Nobel Economics Prize 2026
The 2026 Nobel economics prize will recognize contributions in monetary policy, technology, behavioral economics, and development.
## Potential Winners
Experts suggest Colin Camerer, George Loewenstein, and Michael Woodford are top contenders for the prize.
## Committee Dynamics
The Nobel committee signals potential winners through horse-trading between factions for future years.
## Monetary Policy Focus
Michael Woodford, whose key work was published in 2003, is a strong candidate in monetary policy.
## Societal Trends
The committee considers current political and societal trends when selecting laureates.
## Gender Balance
Only three of 99 economics laureates have been women, all honored since 2000.
## Historical Context
The economics prize was established in 1968 through a donation from Sweden’s central bank.
## Past Laureates
Last year’s winner was American-Israeli Joel Mokyr, France’s Philippe Aghion, and Canada’s Peter Howitt.
## 2026 Announcement
The winner will be announced in Stockholm at 11.45am (5.45pm Malaysian time) on October 12, 2026.
## Key takeaway

Colin Camerer, George Loewenstein, and Michael Woodford are top contenders for the 2026 Nobel economics prize in behavioral science and monetary policy.