The most recent econ Nobel was given to Banerjee, Duflo, and Kremer for experiments in development economics. Most of these assess the cost-benefit of differen

The most recent econ Nobel was given to Banerjee, Duflo, and Kremer for experiments in development economics. Most of these assess the cost-benefit of different policies. Kahneman and Smith also won the 2002 econ Nobel for experiments -- Kahneman for decision-making under uncertainty, and Smith for experimental markets.