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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

Faculty Highlight

Olga Shemyakina

Shemyakina's research explores the short- and long-term effects of armed conflict.

Student Highlight

Ava Karthikeyan

Ava Karthikeyan plans to use her double major in Economics and Literature, Media, and Communication to go to law school and improve the lives of others.

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Alumni Highlight

Maddie Kadens

"Georgia Tech and the Ivan Allen College emphasize the ability to think analytically and solve difficult problems, and that set me up very well for a role in an analytically intensive facet of finance," Kadens says.

Upcoming Events

  • Saturday October 25 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    2025 Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Homecoming Tailgate

    9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    Location: Savant Courtyard

    Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our Fair-Themed Homecoming Tailgate! 

  • Wednesday October 29 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Grad Fest

    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Location: Barnes and Noble at Georgia Tech

    Grad Fest is your one-stop shop for everything you need to get ready for the big day! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 2–6 p.m. at …

  • Thursday October 30 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    5th Annual Minors & Certificates Fair and Showcase

    10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Tech Green Walkway

    Learn more about the 100+ minor and certificate programs Georgia Tech has to offer!

  • Thursday October 30 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    ECON Seminar Series: Brian Jacob, University of Michigan

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Location: Scholars Event Theater, Room 1280, Price Gilbert Memorial Library

    Featuring Brian Jacob, University of Michigan.

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