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Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

Politicians, populace, poke fun at, praise EU Nobel Peace Prize

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Late last week, the European Union was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize — an award that celebrates individuals and organizations that move the world toward a more peaceful state. But the award comes at a time of upheaval in the EU, with financial troubles fracturing the unifying force.

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A past Nobel Prize for economics winner on his honor

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