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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Economists have long held a more nuanced view of windfall taxes than either side of the current debate suggests.
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Li was selected after a national search for a five-year appointment as chair.
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A recent study co-authored by a Georgia Tech economist finds many tariff costs were passed through to healthcare buyers.
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Georgia Tech’s INTERSECT 2026 brought together leading voices in energy on May 18 to explore critical issues in the Southeast’s energy …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Dr. U advises the GT Econ Club, adapts open source textbooks, and helps students learn to be kinder to themselves and others when things get "messy and tough."
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
Chan works in the supply chain space at Macy's, where he focuses on distribution systems such as transportation, warehousing, and shipping.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday September 8 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Patrick Vu, University of New South Wales
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Scholar's Event Theatre, Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 1280
Economics seminar in the field of econometrics.
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Tuesday September 8 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IAC Volunteer Leadership: GTCC Resume Reviews (in-person)
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: TBD
Help Georgia Tech students put their best foot forward this recruiting season.
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Wednesday September 9 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
IAC Volunteer Leadership: GTCC Resume Reviews (virtual)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Help Georgia Tech students put their best foot forward this recruiting season.
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Wednesday September 9 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Education Abroad 101: Global Research and Internship Program
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: John Lewis Student Center, Piedmont Room
Join us to learn about GRIP, a program that supports Georgia Tech students who are interning or co-oping abroad during any semester while …