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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Li was selected after a national search for a five-year appointment as chair.
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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 …
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
With her major in economics, Ava Karthikeyan hopes to contribute research that helps address challenges like economic inequality.
Alumni Highlight
Urbina shares what he's learned from his experience as Vice President of the AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science Team at Genpact Costa Rica and his work in Costa Rican politics.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday September 1 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fall Student Organizations Fair: Day 1
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Tech Green and Surrounding Walkways
Each semester, the Center for Student Engagement hosts the Student Organizations Fair which provides new and returning Yellow Jackets an …
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Wednesday September 2 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Registration Required
Join fellow Ivan Allen College students for an evening of great food and meaningful conversations with alumni who were once in your shoes.
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Friday September 4 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Grad Student Programming presents: Grad Student Welcome!
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Brock Football Practice Facility
Grad Welcome is a free event for all graduate students on campus to celebrate the start of the new year!
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Tuesday September 8 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Patrick Vu, University of New South Wales
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Scholar's Event Theatre, Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 1280
Economics seminar in the field of econometrics.