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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Quality of life for Americans aged 65 and over increased over the past decade, according to new research from Shatakshee Dhongde in …
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Artificial intelligence may operate in the digital world, but it leaves a massive and very real physical and societal footprint. What does …
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Economists have long dismissed the public perception that presidents influence gas prices as economic illiteracy. New research from Georgia …
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Economists have long held a more nuanced view of windfall taxes than either side of the current debate suggests.
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
With her major in economics, Ava Karthikeyan hopes to contribute research that helps address challenges like economic inequality.
Alumni Highlight
As the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics (BASE), Wendy says her goal is to encourage more interaction between alumni, faculty, and current students.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday October 15 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Institute Retirement Celebration 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Biltmore Ballrooms
Faculty and staff who retired between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, will be honored at this year's Retirement Celebration on …
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Thursday October 22 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Jonathan Leganza, Clemson University
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering G10
Economics seminar in the field of public economics.
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Saturday October 24 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
IAC Helluva Homecoming Tailgate
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Savant Courtyard
Homecoming is one of our favorite traditions, and we'd love to celebrate with you!
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Tuesday October 27 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Luther Yap, National University of Singapore
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering G10
Economics seminar in the field of public economics.