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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Afi Ramadhani, a graduate student in economics and a student affiliate of Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy Innovation Center, has won a prize …
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Explore the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 2025 Dean's Report for highlights from the exciting new initiatives and creative, …
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Shatakshee Dhongde, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named …
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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 …
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
Econ Club President Ben Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
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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Friday March 6 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Student-Led Information Session and Tour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Savant Building Lobby
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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Thursday March 12 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Critical Review: Annual Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
The workshops will provide an overview of reappointment, promotion, and tenure (RPT) processes and guidance to tenure-track faculty members, …
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Thursday March 12 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Jieun Lee, Emory University
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Stephen C. Hall Building Room 102
Featuring Jieun Lee, Emory University.
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Friday March 13 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Student Research Conference
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Scholars Event Theater, Room 1280, Price Gilbert Memorial Library
This is a premier opportunity for IAC students to share their research and receive feedback from other students, faculty, and staff in a …