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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. 

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Faculty Highlight

Christine Ries

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

Denis Schwirtz

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.

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Alumni Highlight

Thomas Ware

"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.

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