Immigrant Economists Dominate 2024-2025 Nobel Prize Awards
In a landmark achievement, five immigrants to America have secured the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for 2024 and 2025. Four of these laureates were former international students, continuing a trend of immigrant excellence in scientific fields that spans decades.
In a powerful demonstration of global talent shaping American intellectual leadership, five immigrants to America have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences across 2024 and 2025 ceremonies. This remarkable achievement comes at a time when immigration policies face increased scrutiny, yet the data reveals immigrants’ disproportionate contributions to American scientific excellence. Four of the five laureates were former international students who studied at U.S. institutions before making groundbreaking contributions to economic theory.
