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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Shatakshee Dhongde, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named …
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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 …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Pineda-Torres researches topics related to women's and teenagers' welfare, such as the health and economic implications of access to reproductive healthcare.
Student Highlight
Undergraduate student Jacob Aguirre is completing a dual degree in economics and mathematics in only two and a half years! In his student profile, he shares the importance of getting involved on campus and what he plans to do in the future.
Alumni Highlight
Samon serves as General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLC, which is involved in alternative finance for small businesses.
Upcoming Events
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Monday November 17 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Midtown Room (460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
The Tech AI Career Fair, taking place on November 17, 2025, offers Georgia Tech students a chance to connect with top AI companies, explore …
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Monday November 17 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Midtown Room (460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
The Tech AI Career Fair, taking place on November 17, 2025, offers Georgia Tech students a chance to connect with top AI companies, explore …
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Wednesday November 19 9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Grad School Application Writing Session - Nov 19
9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Location: Clough 211 (Clough Lounge)
Work on your grad school application essays in a quiet space and focus on your writing! Advisors will be available to give you feedback and …
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Thursday November 20 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cultivating Calm: Creating Balance and Managing Stress in Changing Times & Lunch
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: D.M. Smith Building, Lecture Hall Room 115
Ivan Allen College faculty and staff are invited to a lunch-and-learn with Professor Tiffiny Hughes-Troutman on cultivating resilience and …