Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2026: Ariel Pakes (Harvard University) wins for contributions to empirical industrial organization (announcement October 12, 2026)
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Published on 1. October 2026
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Predicted for 12. October 2026
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Based on: Speculative
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced on October 12, 2026, at 11:45 CEST. On prediction market Kalshi (kxnobelecon-26), Ariel Pakes (Harvard) leads with 23% — confirmed by Octagon AI (also 23%) — ahead of Richard Blundell (UCL, 16%) and Susan Athey (Stanford, 16%). The Kalshi market is very thin (~$1,625 in trading volume), so odds should be weighted qualitatively. Pakes is known for the 'BLP approach' (Berry-Levinsohn-Pakes, 1995), which became the standard method for structural estimation in industrial organization with broad empirical application in antitrust law, competition policy, and consumer protection. Other candidates: Partha Dasgupta (Cambridge, environmental economics), Luigi Zingales (Chicago, corporate finance), Philippe Aghion (Harvard, growth theory). Kalshi sees 23% for Pakes; this prediction anchors to the market and sets probability conservatively at 20%, as Nobel committees historically diverge significantly from market favorites.
Data basis for this prediction
- Kalshi Nobel Econ 2026 (kxnobelecon-26): Ariel Pakes 23 % — Marktführer, ca. 1.625 USD Handelsvolumen (Stand 01.10.2026)
- Octagon AI Nobel Economics 2026: Pakes 23 %, Blundell 16 %, Athey 16 % (Stand 01.10.2026)
- NobelPrize.org: Economics Prize Bekanntgabe 12. Oktober 2026, 11:45 Uhr CEST
- Next.io Prediction Markets: 'Who will win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026?' — Pakes als Topkandidat gelistet
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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