Physics
David J. Gross
“for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction”
H. David Politzer
“for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction”
Frank Wilczek
“for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction”
Chemistry
Physiology or Medicine
Literature
Elfriede Jelinek
“for her musical flow of voices and counter-voices in novels and plays that with extraordinary linguistic zeal reveal the absurdity of society's clichés and their subjugating power”
Peace
Wangari Muta Maathai
“for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace”
Economic Sciences
Finn E. Kydland
“for their contributions to dynamic macroeconomics: the time consistency of economic policy and the driving forces behind business cycles”
Edward C. Prescott
“for their contributions to dynamic macroeconomics: the time consistency of economic policy and the driving forces behind business cycles”