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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Explore the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 2025 Dean's Report for highlights from the exciting new initiatives and creative, …
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Shatakshee Dhongde, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named …
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The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts attracts some of the best minds in the social sciences and humanities, scholars and practitioners …
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Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture — but new …
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
Nupur Kothari hopes to use her MS in Economics to work at an impact investment/impact consulting firm and help channel capital to social entrepreneurs in grassroots organizations.
Alumni Highlight
Miller works on the Pricing and Revenue Management team at Delta Air Lines, where she manages baggage strategy.
Upcoming Events
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Friday January 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Master of Science Global Development Information Session and Q&A
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Meet program director Dr. Alberto Fuentes and Ms. Anna Traykova, program coordinator, to learn more about the Global Development program and …
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Friday January 30 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Shadow Day 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballrooms
Shadow Day is an opportunity for both admitted students (first-year and transfer) and prospective juniors and seniors to test their fit as a …
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Wednesday February 4 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ivan Allen College New York Alumni Meet Up
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Croton Reservoir Tavern, 108 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
We’re excited to reconnect with our Ivan Allen College alumni community in New York at Croton Reservoir Tavern.
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Thursday February 5 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ECON Chair Finalist #1 Seminar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: D.M. Smith Building Innovation Policy Lab Room 306 and Online
Join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the School of Economics for the first of three candidate seminars in the search for the new …