Prominent economist Claudia Goldin is set to receive the prestigious Talcott Parsons Prize for her groundbreaking work in economic history, particularly related to women's roles in the economy.

Cambridge, MA—February 25, 2026—The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has announced that Claudia Goldin, a distinguished economic historian and labor economist, will be honored with the Talcott Parsons Prize. Goldin is currently the Samuel W. Morris University Professor and the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

Goldin has made significant contributions to understanding the role of women in both the U.S. economy and globally, with her research covering vital topics such as educational opportunities, gender-pay inequality, immigration, and technological change. Her acclaimed works include Understanding the Gender Gap: An Economic History of American Women (1990) and Career & Family: Women's Century-Long Journey Toward Equity (2021).

In 2023, Goldin was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics, recognizing her groundbreaking research. She has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1992 and in 1990 was the first woman to achieve tenure in Harvard's economics department.

“To truly understand the American economy, one must recognize Claudia Goldin’s essential work,” stated Laurie L. Patton, President of the Academy. Goldin’s analysis has profoundly influenced discussions on the implications of opportunities for women within the economy.

Goldin will receive her award at a special event on April 16, 2026, alongside the American Philosophical Society and Phi Beta Kappa. The ceremony will celebrate the connections between America's founding and the pursuit of knowledge.

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