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
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.
Alumni Highlight
"The coolest part of my job is that I get to do good for the environment and work with data in a way that is more than just making a business money," Taylor says.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday March 5 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Promotion to Full Professor: 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 5 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Change the Recipe: Food, Policy, and the Public Good
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Online
Join us for an open discussion with José Andrés, a chef, author, and humanitarian whose work is based on the belief that food is a …
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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, …