The agricultural economist leads the university’s student commodity investing program.
The Duke scholar made major contributions to the field on topics including Italy’s economic growth, the Central Bank of Italy and the global economy.
She receives the award for her research on economic policy across an array of different areas.
The Brazilian central banker assumes office on Dec. 19.
He will join the institution on Jan. 1 next year.
The Australian economist’s release comes just two months after he was sentenced to a three-year prison term in military-ruled Myanmar.
The Northwestern economics professor is tasked with driving greater use of behavioral science and experimental design across the agency’s programs.
Among the economists being considered are the deputy director of Mexico’s central bank, an IMF executive and a former finance minister of Chile.
The Nobel Prize winner will give the presentation on Nov. 30.
The prize is awarded annually to an individual who has furthered the status of women in economics.