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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Explore the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts 2025 Dean's Report for highlights from the exciting new initiatives and creative, …
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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 …
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
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
Anik Khan is the co-founder and CEO of MaxRewards, an app to help people maximize credit card rewards, cash back, and benefits.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday January 15 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ivan Allen College Dinner with Alumni: Omoregie Uzzi, Business 2012 and M.S. Economics 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Registration Required
Omoregie Uzzi, Business 2012 and M.S. Economics 2019, is the managing partner of Champion Talent Consulting, a talent advisory and executive …
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Friday January 16 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Editor-in-Chief Summit: Navigating Academic Publishing
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suites A & B
Hear directly from editors of leading academic publications during a panel discussion and area-specific workshops designed to support …
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Friday January 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Master of Science Global Development Information Session and Q&A
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Meet program director Dr. Alberto Fuentes and Ms. Anna Traykova, program coordinator, to learn more about the Global Development program and …
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Friday January 16 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ask the Executive Anything: An Evening with Mike Toppo
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Savant Building Conference Room
An inaugural free networking dinner for IAC Master's and Ph.D. students featuring the recently-retired senior vice president of CNN.