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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. 

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Faculty Highlight

Karen Yan

Assistant Professor Karen Yan shares her inspiration for pursuing economics, her advice for students interested in the field, and much more.

Student Highlight

Cade Lawson

Cade chose Georgia Tech because he was excited for the opportunity to be a part of the next wave of economists and social science researchers who are finding new ways to infuse the data-driven technologies of the past decade.

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Alumni Highlight

Vernon O'Neal

O'Neal is the 2023 School of Economics Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday April 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    IAC Fuel for Finals Pop-Ups

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: Various IAC Buildings

    Drop by your major's building to grab a goodie bag of treats to fuel up for finals!

  • Wednesday April 29 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    IAC End of the Year Awards Ceremony and Celebration

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater

    Please join us for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' End of the Year Celebration! The event will include awards and recognition for …

  • Thursday April 30 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    2026 Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) Conference

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center

    The Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) is an interdisciplinary research group of scholars conducting research in the broad …

  • Friday May 8 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Spring 2026 Commencement - Friday Morning Bachelor's Commencement

    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Location: McCamish Pavilion

    The Spring 2026 Friday Morning Bachelor's Commencement ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. 

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