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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Economists have long held a more nuanced view of windfall taxes than either side of the current debate suggests.
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Li was selected after a national search for a five-year appointment as chair.
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A recent study co-authored by a Georgia Tech economist finds many tariff costs were passed through to healthcare buyers.
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Georgia Tech’s INTERSECT 2026 brought together leading voices in energy on May 18 to explore critical issues in the Southeast’s energy …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant Professor Cici McNamara researches how policies influence the demand and supply of health care and the impacts changes have on market and patient outcomes. In her free time, she loves going out to movies at Atlanta's many theaters.
Student Highlight
Econ Club President Ben Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
Alumni Highlight
"Hearing feedback almost daily — stories of customers who can now walk without pain, dance with their loved ones, or travel independently — connects the dots between my efforts and the real-world difference we're making," Ajimotokin says.
Upcoming Events
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Friday September 25 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Master of Science in Global Development Information Session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Online
In this information session for the Master's in Global Development, learn how you can create practical solutions for global challenges in …
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Friday September 25 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ivan Allen Advantage Speaker Series: Ed Byrns and Amy Phuong
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Scholar's Event Theatre, Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 1280
Join Dean Amanda and distinguished alumni Ed Byrns and Amy Phuong for a fireside chat about their experiences as students, professionals, …
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Monday September 28 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Tech AI Symposium and AI Career Fair
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall (460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
The Tech AI Symposium and AI Career Fair is Georgia Tech’s premier event connecting students, researchers, faculty, industry leaders, and …
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Tuesday September 29 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Graduate Internship Data Sharing Session
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Online
This interactive session will take a closer look at college-specific graduate internship data, including student participation, employers, …