UCLA wins in the field of economics
by bryanucla on Oct 12, 2009 6:32 AM PDT
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Last time I checked, economic research was not an NCAA sport, but nonetheless here's some good news from that field.
Three-time UCLA graduate Elinor Ostrom, along with UC Berkeley professor Oliver Williamson, has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Economics. Professor Ostrom's most famous works (if econ professors' articles are ever famous) address the management natural resources such as commonly held property. She graduated from UCLA with a BA, an MA, and a PhD in Political Science.
UCLA graduate William Sharpe won the Nobel Prize in 1990. To my knowledge, five UCLA professors and another five UCLA alumni have received Nobel Prizes.
Maybe we should hang Nobel banners in Pauley to remind TV viewers that UCLA isn't just a basketball school! : )
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Great find.
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"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
by Meriones on Oct 12, 2009 7:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
This is what our school can do. This is a major achievement. Congratulations to our fellow Bruin and now Nobel Laureate.
Troy will fall...AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Oct 12, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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