Claudia Goldin to Receive Talcott Parsons Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

 Here's the announcement from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences*:

Claudia Goldin to Receive Talcott Parsons Prize 

“To truly understand the American economy, one must recognize Claudia Goldin’s essential work,” said Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. “We commend her fearlessness, leadership, and commitment to understanding what is lost and what is gained for everyone when opportunities for women contract or expand. Her dedication to communicating that knowledge widely is equally courageous.”

“It is a great honor to receive an award named for Talcott Parsons that has been given to leading figures in linguistics, history, psychology, and sociology,” said Goldin. “I am immensely gratified that my work in economic history is seen as a bridge between economics and the other social sciences.” 

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I learned of this award from an email with the subject line "Announcing an Academy Award," which for a moment made me think that Claudia had been honored by the Academy Awards, and would receive an Oscar.