Welcome to the School of Economics
Georgia Tech’s School of Economics provides a rigorous intellectual foundation for addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century. Our faculty and students integrate economic theory and advanced empirical methods to produce scholarship and policy insights that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of global well-being.
News
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves far beyond rising gas prices, threatening to reshape global supply chains for …
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Reliable energy is required to keep safe in cold winters and hot summers, making it a matter of national security. There are also vying …
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Afi Ramadhani, a graduate student in economics and a student affiliate of Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy Innovation Center, has won a prize …
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Explore the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 2025 Dean's Report for highlights from the exciting new initiatives and creative, …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
After spending decades in business schools, Professor Ries says she came to Georgia Tech because "I saw the coming developments in economics as happening when economists confronted problems in innovation and technology."
Student Highlight
Ava Karthikeyan plans to use her double major in Economics and Literature, Media, and Communication to go to law school and improve the lives of others.
Alumni Highlight
Aladesanmi shares his passion for public service and his best advice for students and alumni interested in pursuing a career in the field.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday April 8 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
U.S. Secret Service Info Session and Networking/Recruiting for IAC Students
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Savant Building, Conference Room 115
Campus recruiters from the U.S. Secret Service invite undergrad and graduate IAC students to join for an information session and recruiting …
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Thursday April 9 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Scholars Event Theater, Room 1280, Price Gilbert Memorial Library
University of Chicago economist Pablo A. Peña discusses his new book on human capital theory and its applications to everyday decisions …
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Friday April 10 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Soren Anderson, Michigan State University
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering Building (OCE), G10
Featuring Soren Anderson, Michigan State University.
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Thursday April 16 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Non-tenure-track Academic Faculty Career Pathways & Experiences
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Savant Building, Room 308 and Online
Join Ivan Allen College colleagues for a comprehensive workshop and listening session dedicated to the career advancement and professional …