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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Economics Ph.D. Students Named Winners of 2021 Graduate Paper Competition
Archana Ghodeswar & Vikrant Kamble received second and third place in this year's Graduate Paper Competition!
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Georgia Tech's School of Economics Celebrates Its Success and 50 Years of Granting Degrees
The School of Economics is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first economics degree awarded at Tech with activities highlighting its …
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Georgia Tech Economics Doctoral Student Accepts Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University
Tony Harding, a graduating Ph.D. student in the School of Economics has accepted a postdoctoral position at Harvard University.
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EIA Major Abigail Burke Makes the Most of Federal Jackets Internship
Abby Burke, a fourth-year student in the Ivan Allen College majoring in economics and international affairs (EIA) and a member of the most …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
After nearly 20 years at Georgia Tech and an academic career of more than 44 years, McCarthy is retiring. “For me, this is simply a transition,” McCarthy said. “I view this as something similar to a ‘commencement.’
Student Highlight
Kaylin wants to create an economic reform in the fields of the future, specifically in the intersection of the climate crisis, social enterprise, and income inequality.
Alumni Highlight
Jonathan Samon graduated with his B.S. in Economics in 2001 and now serves as General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLC, which is involved in alternative finance for small businesses.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday March 2 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reflections, Musings, and Advice from a 2019 Economics Graduate
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ayo Aladesanmi is a research economist & planning associate with the Atlanta Regional Commission in Atlanta, Georgia, and a National …
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Wednesday March 3 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Trade, Technology and Agricultural Productivity
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum …
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Thursday March 4 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the …
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Thursday March 4 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Medical Pricing Transparency with Professor Danny Hughes
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ever wonder why it is difficult-to-impossible to find out what a medical procedure will cost? We will briefly discuss the history of medical …