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
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
Fifth-year student Denis Schwirtz shares why he chose to study economics, how he overcame challenges as an international student, and what he hopes to do with his degrees after graduation.
Alumni Highlight
"I love working with talented people and making new stuff. There’s no substitute for sitting down with your team, sketching a design, and watching it come to life and impact thousands of people in real-time," Ware says.
Upcoming Events
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Monday November 3 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Exploring Careers in Economics: Insights from Industry and Academia
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: John Lewis Student Center, Atlantic Theater (Third Floor)
Join our panelists' insights on how economics research skills help open more doors in economics careers in academia, government, and …
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Tuesday November 4 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ivan Allen College Minors and Certificates Tabling
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: John Lewis Student Center, 1st Floor Tabling Space
Stop by our table to learn more about the minor and certificate programs the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts has to offer!
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Wednesday November 5 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Mike French, Miami University
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: TBD
Featuring Mike French, Miami University.
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Friday November 7 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Daniel Xu, Duke University
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering Building (OCE), G10
Featuring Daniel Xu, Duke University.