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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Congratulations to all Fall 2020 Graduates!
On behalf of the School of Economics faculty and staff, we are proud of our amazing students that have matriculated this year!
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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 …
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Professor Haizheng Li has been invited to be a panelist in the China Research Center's annual China Breakfast Briefing on October 29th.
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
Sarah hails from Dawsonville, Georgia, and chose Georgia Tech because of its reputation as one of the top universities in the nation. Sarah sought the opportunity to immerse herself in STEM courses and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
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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Wednesday January 27 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Offshoring Response to High-Skill Immigration: A Firm-Level Analysis
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Devaki Ghose, The World Bank, will present her paper “Offshoring Response to High-Skill Immigration: A Firm-Level Analysis."
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Wednesday February 3 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Trade Promotion and the Indirect Effects of Exporting
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Christian Volpe Martincus, Inter-American Development Bank, will present his paper “Trade Promotion and the Indirect Effects of …
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Wednesday February 10 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Trade Wars and Industrial Policy along the Global Value Chains
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Atlanta, GA
Xiaodong Zhu, University of Toronto, will present his paper “Trade Wars and Industrial Policy along the Global Value Chains."