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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

Faculty Highlight

Olga Shemyakina

Shemyakina's research explores the short- and long-term effects of armed conflict.

Student Highlight

Ava Karthikeyan

Ava Karthikeyan plans to use her double major in Economics and Literature, Media, and Communication to go to law school and improve the lives of others.

More Featured People

Alumni Highlight

Beili Li

Li uses machine learning and AI tools to help build data science solutions for Home Depot's online business.

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday April 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    IAC Fuel for Finals Pop-Ups

    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!

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Friday May 8 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Spring 2026 Commencement - Friday Morning Bachelor's Commencement

    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Location: McCamish Pavilion

    The Spring 2026 Friday Morning Bachelor's Commencement ceremony will be held at McCamish Pavilion on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. 

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