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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. 

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Faculty Highlight

Olga Shemyakina

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

Student Highlight

Rupkatha Banerjee

Rupkatha Banerjee, president of the GT ODE economics honor society, reflects on her experience in the School of Economics and shares her advice for new students and goals for the future.

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Alumni Highlight

Beili Li

Li uses machine learning and AI tools to help build data science solutions for Home Depot's online business.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday August 20 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Grad Expo

    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: Exhibition Hall

    Check out Georgia Tech's official resource fair for new graduate students. The Grad Expo, hosted by the Office of Graduate Education, is …

  • Thursday August 20 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Nuclear Public Webinar Series 1: The New Nuclear: From Small Modular Reactors to Next-Gen Tech

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Online - Virtual

    In the first of a three-part webinar series on nuclear energy, Steve Biegalski, Program Chair, Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and …

  • Sunday August 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    2026 New Student Convocation

    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Location: McCamish Pavilion

    This event serves as the Institute's official welcome to the Georgia Tech campus community. 

  • Friday August 28 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    2026 Ivan Allen College Fall Kick Off

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location: Skiles Courtyard

    Kick off the new academic year with the Ivan Allen College!

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