Leo Hurwicz
is awarded the Nobel Prize
Department of Economics

 

On Monday, December 10, 2007 members of the Department of Economics, the Hurwicz family, former students, and members of the community gathered to witness Leo Hurwicz receiving the Nobel Prize.

The ceremony in Sweden was broadcast into the Ted Mann Concert Hall via live feed.

Provost Thomas Sullivan and President Robert Bruininks opened the ceremony in Minneapolis.
Provost Thomas Sullivan	University President Robert Bruininks
Roger Myerson	Eric Maskin
Swedish Ambassador Jonas Hafstrom	Ambassador Hafstrom presents the award as Leo's brother and sister-in-law look on.
Maxim Hurwicz speaks on behalf of the Hurwicz family	Leo receives a standing ovation
Leo Hurwicz, Robert Bruininks, Jonas Hafstrom, Robert Sullivan

December 27, 2007

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