Congrats to Susan Athey! 

 The American Economic Association has announced that this year's John Bates Clark Medal has been awarded to  Susan Athey , professor of economics here at Harvard.  The Clark Medal is awarded every other year to an American economist under the age of 40 who has made a significant contribution to economic thought.  Previous winners include Kenneth Arrow, Dale Jorgenson, James Heckman, Jerry Hausman, and (most recently) Daron Acemoglu.  Professor Athey stands out in one respect, however; she is the first woman to be awarded the Clark Medal (and about time, too!).  For more information, see the  AEA announcment  or coverage in the  Harvard Crimson .