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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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.
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Li was selected after a national search for a five-year appointment as chair.
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant Professor Max Rosenthal seeks bridge the gap between theory and data in microeconomics.
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
Seeing students gain confidence is one of the most meaningful parts of the work, Sanchez says. “When students feel understood and believed in, they become more willing to take risks, work through challenges, and recognize their own potential.”
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday October 14 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: John & Joyce Caddell Building, Flex Space (1st Floor)
Explore careers in sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental policy with the Georgia Tech Career Center at our expert panel …
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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 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
IAC Helluva Homecoming Tailgate
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: Savant Courtyard
Homecoming is one of our favorite traditions, and we'd love to celebrate with you!