Welcome to the School of Economics
The School of Economics at Georgia Tech provides a crucial link for solving the complex challenges facing our world. Our faculty and students look to solve human problems cost-effectively and sustainably. By bridging social concerns, technology, and economics, we make choices that lead to improvements in the human condition.
News
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Aselia Urmanbetova and Usha Nair-Reichert were recognized as 2021 Faces of Inclusive Excellence for their scholarship and work dedicated to …
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In a five-question Q&A, Dench discusses the findings that surprised him most when it comes to motivating students, the policies that do and …
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Sargu graduated with a Master's in Economics in 2011 and then returned to his home country of Moldova, where he is now the Director of …
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Faculty Highlight
Professor Brewer uses insights from economics to improve environmental outcomes. In his research, he asks: 'How can we turn the environment into an asset?'
Student Highlight
Third-year econ major & Econ Club President Benjamin Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
Alumni Highlight
As the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics (BASE), Wendy says her goal is to encourage more interaction between alumni, faculty, and current students.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday October 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
School of Economics Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering Building Patio 221 Bobby Dodd Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Join us for food, drinks, networking, and reconnecting at the annual SOE Alumni Homecoming Tailgate! This year's event will take place at …
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Friday November 5 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Michelle Marcus from Vanderbilt University
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Hybrid online and in-person event
Marcus will discuss "Uncharted Waters: Effects of Maritime Emission Regulation"
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Friday November 12 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Erica Myers from the University of Calgary
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Virtual Bluejeans Event
Myers will discuss "Can Performance Pay Seal the Gap in the Weatherization Assistance Program? Evidence from a Field Experiment"
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Friday December 3 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Zhongjian Lin from Emory University
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Hybrid online and in-person event
Lin will discuss "Selection and Endogenous Treatment Models with Social Interactions: An Application to the Impact of Exercise on …