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
After spending decades in business schools, Professor Ries says she came to Georgia Tech because "I saw the coming developments in economics as happening when economists confronted problems in innovation and technology."
Student Highlight
With her major in economics, Ava Karthikeyan hopes to contribute research that helps address challenges like economic inequality.
Alumni Highlight
"Georgia Tech and the Ivan Allen College emphasize the ability to think analytically and solve difficult problems, and that set me up very well for a role in an analytically intensive facet of finance," Kadens says.
Upcoming Events
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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.
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Friday October 30 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: State Farm Arena
Tour State Farm Arena with IAC Career Education and network with Georgia Tech alumni working in the Atlanta Hawks corporate offices!