Welcome to the School of Economics
The Georgia Tech School of Economics provides a crucial foundation for solving the complex challenges facing our world. Our faculty and students pursue cost-effective and sustainable solutions to human-centered problems. By bridging social concerns, technology, and economics, we develop solutions that improve the human condition.
News
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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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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic landfall, its legacy of destruction, displacement, and deepened inequality continues …
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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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We are excited to launch our search for a new chair of the School of Economics at Georgia Tech!
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
After spending decades in business schools, Professor Ries says she came to Georgia Tech because "I saw the coming developments in economics as happening when economists confronted problems in innovation and technology."
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
Weerasinghe works as a commercial analyst and co-founded a technology company.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday September 18 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Erich Muehlegger, UC-Davis
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Clough Commons 127
Featuring Erich Muehlegger, UC-Davis.
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Friday September 19 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
2025 Ivan Allen College Family Weekend Reception
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Savant Building Courtyard
All parents and families of undergraduate liberal arts students are invited to the Ivan Allen College Reception for food, fun, and …
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Monday September 22 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ivan Allen College Dean's Listening Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
Join Dean Amanda Murdie for a series of listening sessions to share your perspectives on the Ivan Allen Advantage strategy.
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Monday September 22 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Ivan Allen College Dean's Listening Sessions
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
Join Dean Amanda Murdie for a series of listening sessions to share your perspectives on the Ivan Allen Advantage strategy.