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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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 …
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic landfall, its legacy of destruction, displacement, and deepened inequality continues …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant Professor Karen Yan shares her inspiration for pursuing economics, her advice for students interested in the field, and much more.
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
Harding's work focuses on the impact of innovative technology on climate change policy and governance.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday November 19 9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Grad School Application Writing Session - Nov 19
9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Location: Clough 211 (Clough Lounge)
Work on your grad school application essays in a quiet space and focus on your writing! Advisors will be available to give you feedback and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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!