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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A recent study co-authored by a Georgia Tech economist finds many tariff costs were passed through to healthcare buyers.
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Georgia Tech’s INTERSECT 2026 brought together leading voices in energy on May 18 to explore critical issues in the Southeast’s energy …
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Escalating tensions in the Middle East are fueling global oil price volatility and driving up costs for U.S. consumers, from gas and airfare …
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Georgia Tech and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts hosted the 6th Annual Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) Conference …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant Professor Cici McNamara researches how policies influence the demand and supply of health care and the impacts changes have on market and patient outcomes. In her free time, she loves going out to movies at Atlanta's many theaters.
Student Highlight
Econ Club President Ben Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
Alumni Highlight
Through her time at Ivan Allen College, “I learned to be a global citizen, which helped me broaden my views, be less biased, and be more creative with my career,” Lin said.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday June 25 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
IAC St. Simons Island Alumni Engagement Meet Up
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: St. Simons Lighthouse Museum (610 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island, GA 31522)
A signature evening alumni gathering at the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum featuring Ivan Allen College leadership and Dean Amanda Murdie, …
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Friday June 26 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
IAC Savannah Alumni Engagement Happy Hour
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Service Brewing Co. (574 Indian St, Savannah, GA 31401)
A casual Ivan Allen College alumni happy hour at Service Brewing Co. in Savannah focused on reconnecting alumni, building professional and …
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Thursday July 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summer Student Organization Fair
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 2nd Floor, John Lewis Student Center
This is a great opportunity to meet organization leaders and kick-start your involvement at Georgia Tech!
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Thursday August 20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall
Check out Georgia Tech's official resource fair for new graduate students. The Grad Expo, hosted by the Office of Graduate Education, is …