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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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 …
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Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture — but new …
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
Undergraduate student Jacob Aguirre is completing a dual degree in economics and mathematics in only two and a half years! In his student profile, he shares the importance of getting involved on campus and what he plans to do in the future.
Alumni Highlight
Miller works on the Pricing and Revenue Management team at Delta Air Lines, where she manages baggage strategy.
Upcoming Events
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Friday January 30 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Shadow Day 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballrooms
Shadow Day is an opportunity for both admitted students (first-year and transfer) and prospective juniors and seniors to test their fit as a …
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Wednesday February 4 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ivan Allen College New York Alumni Meet Up
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Croton Reservoir Tavern, 108 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018
We’re excited to reconnect with our Ivan Allen College alumni community in New York at Croton Reservoir Tavern.
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Thursday February 5 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ECON Chair Finalist #1 Seminar
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: D.M. Smith Building Innovation Policy Lab Room 306 and Online
Join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the School of Economics for the first of three candidate seminars in the search for the new …
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Friday February 6 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2026 IAC Prospective Graduate Student Day
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Georgia Tech Campus (location provided after RSVP)
Learn more about the graduate programs the Ivan Allen College has to offer!