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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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves far beyond rising gas prices, threatening to reshape global supply chains for …
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Reliable energy is required to keep safe in cold winters and hot summers, making it a matter of national security. There are also vying …
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Afi Ramadhani, a graduate student in economics and a student affiliate of Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy Innovation Center, has won a prize …
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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, …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Dr. U advises the GT Econ Club, adapts open source textbooks, and helps students learn to be kinder to themselves and others when things get "messy and tough."
Student Highlight
Undergraduate student Jacob Aguirre is completing a dual degree in economics and mathematics in only two and a half years! In his student profile, he shares the importance of getting involved on campus and what he plans to do in the future.
Alumni Highlight
Urbina shares what he's learned from his experience as Vice President of the AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science Team at Genpact Costa Rica and his work in Costa Rican politics.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday April 23 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ECON Seminar Series: Shanjun Li, Stanford University
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Scholars Event Theater, Room 1280, Price Gilbert Memorial Library
Featuring Shanjun Li, Stanford University.
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Wednesday April 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Various IAC Buildings
Drop by your major's building to grab a goodie bag of treats to fuel up for finals!
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Wednesday April 29 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
IAC End of the Year Awards Ceremony and Celebration
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center, Clary Theater
Please join us for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' End of the Year Celebration! The event will include awards and recognition for …
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Thursday April 30 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2026 Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) Conference
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center
The Southeast Exchange of Development Studies (SEEDS) is an interdisciplinary research group of scholars conducting research in the broad …