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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

Kaylin Berinhout

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.

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Alumni Highlight

Marcie (Xi) Mao

Mao studies the interplay between socioeconomic status and genetic factors to better understand health outcomes in the aging minority population.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday November 20 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Cultivating Calm: Creating Balance and Managing Stress in Changing Times & Lunch

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location: D.M. Smith Building, Lecture Hall Room 115

    Ivan Allen College faculty and staff are invited to a lunch-and-learn with Professor Tiffiny Hughes-Troutman on cultivating resilience and …

  • Thursday November 20 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Ivan Allen College Prospective Student Webinar

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Location: Online via Zoom

    Discover what it’s really like to study in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts through live, student-led webinars designed for …

  • Wednesday December 3 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    IAC Finals Rejuvenation Stations

    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Location: Various IAC Student Lounges

    IAC Students: Stop by your School's student lounge to pick up some treats and goodies before finals!

  • Friday December 5 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Ivan Allen College Information Session & Campus Tour

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Savant Building Courtyard

    Visiting the College lets you gain a sense of what it's really like to study here and be part of our community.

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