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Americans Ostrom, Williamson win Nobel economics

Oct. 12, 2009
Americans Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson won the Nobel economics prize on Monday for their analyses of economic governance _ the rules by which people exercise authority in companies and economic systems. Ostrom was the first woman to win Nobel Memorial...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa