October 12, 2021

Guido Imbens’ morning in photographs

Stanford economist Guido W. Imbens and his family were awakened before dawn yesterday morning by a phone call from Stockholm, Sweden, delivering the news that Imbens had been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. A highlight of the morning, said Imbens, was being able to celebrate the accomplishments with his family – his wife, fellow Stanford economist Susan Athey, and their three children. Here’s a peek at how their morning unfolded.

Back row starting from left: Andrew Imbens, Guido Imbens, Susan Athey, Carleton Imbens. Front row: Silvia Imbens.
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Guido Imbens and Susan Athey hug while Guido receives congratulations from colleagues.
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Guido and his sons Andrew and Carleton take a moment to get caught up on emails.
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One of many phone interviews in the early morning.
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Reading a congratulatory tweet from the prime minister of the Netherlands.
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The family shares an early breakfast before the next wave of interviews.
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Guido Imbens takes another phone interview.
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Susan Athey and Guido Imbens.
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Andrew talks with “Pap” about the real world applications of his work.
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Sylvia gives Guido a bobble head placeholder until he receives his official award.
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Being interviewed by the Stanford News team at daybreak.
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After a busy morning, Guido Imbens attends an econometrics lunch with his PhD students.
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In the classroom while a PhD student speaks.
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