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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

Christine Ries

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

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

Kevin Chan

Chan works in the supply chain space at Macy's, where he focuses on distribution systems such as transportation, warehousing, and shipping.

Upcoming Events

  • Friday April 17 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    IAC Faculty Futures Workshop: Managing Relationships

    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Location: Savant Building, Conference Room 115

    The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is pleased to offer a series of four Faculty Futures workshops for associate professors this spring …

  • Friday April 17 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    ECON Seminar Series: Davin Chor, Dartmouth College

    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Location: Old Civil Engineering Building (OCE), G10

    Featuring Davin Chor, Dartmouth College.

  • Thursday April 23 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    ECON Seminar Series: Shanjun Li, Stanford University

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Location: Scholars Event Theater, Room 1280, Price Gilbert Memorial Library

    Featuring Shanjun Li, Stanford University.

  • 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!

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