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 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 …
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic landfall, its legacy of destruction, displacement, and deepened inequality continues …
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We are excited to launch our search for a new chair of the School of Economics at Georgia Tech!
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant Professor Karen Yan shares her inspiration for pursuing economics, her advice for students interested in the field, and much more.
Student Highlight
Rupkatha Banerjee, president of the GT ODE economics honor society, reflects on her experience in the School of Economics and shares her advice for new students and goals for the future.
Alumni Highlight
"I love working with talented people and making new stuff. There’s no substitute for sitting down with your team, sketching a design, and watching it come to life and impact thousands of people in real-time," Ware says.
Upcoming Events
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Friday October 17 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Nathan Yoder, University of Georgia
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering Building (OCE), G10
Featuring Nathan Yoder, University of Georgia.
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Monday October 20 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Dean's Listening Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
Join Dean Amanda Murdie for a series of listening sessions to share your perspectives on the Ivan Allen Advantage strategy.
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Tuesday October 21 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Dean's Listening Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
Join Dean Amanda Murdie for a series of listening sessions to share your perspectives on the Ivan Allen Advantage strategy.
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Wednesday October 22 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Ivan Allen College Dean's Listening Sessions
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
Join Dean Amanda Murdie for a series of listening sessions to share your perspectives on the Ivan Allen Advantage strategy.