The Nobel Prize in economic sciences is officially named the 'Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel'.
October 13, 2025
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Official name of the economics prize associated with the Nobel awards.
The Nobel Prize award ceremony is held annually on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death on 1896-12-10.
December 10, 1896
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Timing of the annual Nobel Prize award ceremony and its historical basis.
Alfred Nobel died in 1896 and in his will directed that his fortune be used to establish prizes to be awarded to those who 'shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind.'
January 01, 1896
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Origin and purpose of the Nobel Prizes as established by Alfred Nobel's will.