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
Student Highlight
Sarah chose Georgia Tech because of its reputation as one of the top universities in the nation. Sarah sought the opportunity to immerse herself in STEM courses and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
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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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!