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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. 

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Faculty Highlight

Olga Shemyakina

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

Student Highlight

Denis Schwirtz

Fifth-year student Denis Schwirtz shares why he chose to study economics, how he overcame challenges as an international student, and what he hopes to do with his degrees after graduation.

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Alumni Highlight

Sandra Ajimotokin

"Hearing feedback almost daily — stories of customers who can now walk without pain, dance with their loved ones, or travel independently — connects the dots between my efforts and the real-world difference we're making," Ajimotokin says.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday April 23 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    ECON Seminar Series: Shanjun Li, Stanford University

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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

    Featuring Shanjun Li, Stanford University.

  • Wednesday April 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    IAC Fuel for Finals Pop-Ups

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: Various IAC Buildings

    Drop by your major's building to grab a goodie bag of treats to fuel up for finals!

  • Wednesday April 29 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    IAC End of the Year Awards Ceremony and Celebration

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater

    Please join us for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' End of the Year Celebration! The event will include awards and recognition for …

  • Thursday April 30 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    2026 Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) Conference

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center

    The Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) is an interdisciplinary research group of scholars conducting research in the broad …

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