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
Assistant Professor Dylan Brewer uses insights from economics to improve environmental outcomes. In his research, he asks: 'How can we turn the environment into an asset?'
Student Highlight
Nupur Kothari hopes to use her MS in Economics to work at an impact investment/impact consulting firm and help channel capital to social entrepreneurs in grassroots organizations.
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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Friday December 12 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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Saturday December 13 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fall 2025 Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Master’s Graduation Celebration
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: TBA
Celebrate your achievement at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Master’s Graduation Celebration.
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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 …