Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Economic Science
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was added in 1968 by the Swedish central bank (Sveriges Riksbank) in memory of Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prizes. This prize, officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of economics.
Information Booster:
• The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded annually, just like the other original Nobel Prizes (in Peace, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, and Literature).
• The prize was introduced to acknowledge the importance of economic theory and practice in shaping global welfare and development.
• It was first awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen for their pioneering work in econometrics.
Additional Information:
• Peace – The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded since 1901, and it was part of the original categories established by Alfred Nobel.
• Medicine – The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded since 1901, part of the original categories.
• Chemistry – The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has also been awarded since 1901, as one of the original categories.