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
With her major in economics, Ava Karthikeyan hopes to contribute research that helps address challenges like economic inequality.
Alumni Highlight
In her spare time away from her work as a project manager at Warner Bros. Discovery, this Econ alum runs an animal rescue she founded with her husband in the North Georgia mountains.
Upcoming Events
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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 …
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Thursday September 10 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Registration Required
Join fellow Ivan Allen College students for an evening of great food and meaningful conversations with alumni who were once in your shoes.
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Friday September 11 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Yellow Jacket Link Up: College of Liberal Arts
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Cypress Theater (John Lewis Student Center)
Yellow Jacket Link Up: College of Liberal Arts, Science, and Business, hosted by Belonging & Student Support, connects students with …