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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

Faculty Highlight

Olga Shemyakina

Shemyakina's research explores the short- and long-term effects of armed conflict.

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

Whitney Miller

Miller works on the Pricing and Revenue Management team at Delta Air Lines, where she manages baggage strategy.

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday February 4 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Ivan Allen College New York Alumni Meet Up

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Location: Croton Reservoir Tavern, 108 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

    We’re excited to reconnect with our Ivan Allen College alumni community in New York at Croton Reservoir Tavern.

  • Thursday February 5 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    ECON Chair Finalist #1 Seminar

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: D.M. Smith Building, Policy Innovation Lab (Room 306) and Online

    Join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the School of Economics for the first of three candidate seminars in the search for the new …

  • Friday February 6 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    2026 IAC Prospective Graduate Student Day

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Location: Georgia Tech Campus (location provided after RSVP)

    Learn more about the graduate programs the Ivan Allen College has to offer!

  • Tuesday February 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    ECON Chair Finalist #2 Seminar

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: D.M. Smith Building, Policy Innovation Lab (Room 306) and Online

    Join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the School of Economics for the second of three candidate seminars in the search for the new …

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