Faculty
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Degree: M.S. in International Relations, M.S. in Economics, and Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia Tech
Current Job: Academic ProfessionalDr. 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."
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Degree: Ph.D. in International Business Economics from The University of Chicago
Current Job: Professor of EconomicsAfter 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."
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Degree: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor Cici McNamara researches how policies influence the demand and supply of health care and the impacts changes have on market and patient outcomes. In her free time, she loves going out to movies at Atlanta's many theaters.
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Degree: Ph.D. in Economics and Environmental Science & Policy, Michigan State University
Current Job: Assistant Professor in the School of EconomicsAssistant Professor Dylan Brewer uses insights from economics to improve environmental outcomes. In his research, he asks: 'How can we turn the environment into an asset?'
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Degree: Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Current Job: Assistant Professor in the School of EconomicsAssistant Professor Karen Yan shares her inspiration for pursuing economics, her advice for students interested in the field, and much more.
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Degree: M.S. in Economics from the University of Colorado, Denver, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arizona
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor Max Rosenthal seeks bridge the gap between theory and data in microeconomics. When he's not working, he loves to ski and explore the mountains in his home state of Colorado.
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Degree: Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University
Current Job: Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor Mayra Pineda-Torres researches topics related to women's and teenagers' welfare, such as the health and economic implications of access to reproductive healthcare.
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Degree: Ph.D., University of Southern California
Current Job: Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral ProgramsAn award-winning educator whose research explores the short- and long-term effects of armed conflict on the health and education of children, subjective well-being, migration, marriage, and labor market outcomes.
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Degree: Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
Current Job: Former School of Economics Professor & ChairAfter nearly 20 years at Georgia Tech and an academic career of more than 44 years, McCarthy is retiring. “For me, this is simply a transition,” McCarthy said. “I view this as something similar to a ‘commencement.’
Student
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Degree: Third-year economics major with a certificate in finance
Third-year econ major & Econ Club President Benjamin Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, Minor in Computational Data Analysis
Cade chose Georgia Tech because he was excited for the opportunity to be a part of the next wave of economists and social science researchers who are finding new ways to infuse the data-driven technologies of the past decade.
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Degree: Fifth-year economics and industrial engineering major
Fifth-year student Denis Schwirtz shares why he chose to study economics, how he overcame challenges as an international student, and what he hopes to do with his degrees after graduation.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics and B.S. in Mathematics
Undergraduate student Jacob Aguirre is completing a dual degree in economics and mathematics in only two and a half years! In his student profile, he shares the importance of getting involved on campus and what he plans to do in the future.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics & International Affairs
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.
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Degree: MS in Economics
Nupur Kothari hopes to use her MS in Economics to work at an impact investment/impact consulting firm and help channel capital to social entrepreneurs in grassroots organizations.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics, B.S. in Mathematics
President of the GT ODE economics honor society, Rupkatha Banerjee, reflects on her experience in the School of Economics and shares her advice for new students and goals for the future.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, Minor in Spanish
Sarah hails from Dawsonville, Georgia, and 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
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Degree: B.S. Economics and International Affairs 2011
Current Job: Head of Commercial Operations at Speakap in Amsterdam, the Netherlands2011 graduate Alex Henke is the head of commercial operations at Speakap in Amsterdam. She shares how she helps businesses scale and grow and what she learned from moving her career to the Netherlands.
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Degree: B.S. in Economics 2019, Minor in Public Policy, and Certificate in Finance
Ayo Aladesanmi (BS ECON ’19) shares his passion for public service and his best advice for students and alumni interested in pursuing a career in the field.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2019
Current Job: Research Associate, Health Economics and Analytics Lab -
Degree: M.S. Economics, M.S. International Affairs
Current Job: Co-founder, Equilibria Group, Inc.Chalinda Dilesh Weerasinghe is a senior economist at the Alaska Department Of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, were he works as a commercial analyst. In 2023, he co-founded Equilibria Group Inc., a technology company.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2008
Current Job: 4 Time Olympian and American Record Holder | U.S. Olympic TeamSchool of Economics Alumna Makes GT's First Ever 40 under 40 List! Chaunte Lowe is a 4 time Olympian and currently holds the American Record in the women's high jump.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, 2001
Current Job: General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLCJonathan Samon graduated with his B.S. in Economics in 2001 and now serves as General Counsel for eProdigy Financial, LLC, which is involved in alternative finance for small businesses.
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Degree: BS ECON 06, BS IE 06, MS Analytics 19, MBA 21
Current Job: Manager, Product Management at Macy's Technology in Johns CreekKevin manages a product management team at Macy’s in the supply chain space, where he focuses on distribution systems such as transportation, warehousing, and shipping.
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Degree: BS in Economics '08
Current Job: Allstate Insurance Corporation, Chicago, IL'08 alum and new BASE member Matthew Miller shares how he found his job as a Finance Director at Allstate and why he's passionate about the work.
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Degree: B.S. Economics, B.S. Mathematics 2019
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Degree: BS ISYE & BS Econ 2004, MS IE 2006
Current Job: Vice President - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science Team at Genpact, Costa Rica'04 Econ alum Sebastian 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.
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Degree: M.S. in Economics, 2009
Current Job: Field Coordinator at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in South SudanShehryar Rashid is a field coordinator at the International Organization for Migration in South Sudan, where he supports the establishment, construction, and promotion of sustainable community infrastructure and services.
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Degree: M.S. Economics, 2019
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Degree: B.S. in Global Economics and Modern Languages
Current Job: Project Manager, RMO Team for Project Compass at Warner Bros. Discovery, Founder & CEO of Rue’s Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc in Atlanta, GA and the North GA mountains.In her spare time away from her work as a project manager at Warner Bros. Discovery, this Econ alum runs an animal rescue she founded with her husband in the North Georgia mountains.
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Degree: B.S. Economics
Current Job: Senior Vice President at USI Insurance Services in AtlantaMeet Vernon O'Neal, the 2023 School of Economics Distinguished Alumni Award recipient!
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Degree: BS INTA 1994, MS ECON 1996
Current Job: Cox Communications in Atlanta, GAAs 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.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Global Economics and Modern Languages (GEML), Master of Science in Global Media and Cultures
Current Job: Associate Project Manager at the Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation InstituteXinying Lin has a B.S. in GEML and an M.S. in Global Media and Cultures. Through her time at Ivan Allen College, “I learned to be a global citizen, which helped me broaden my views, be less biased, and be more creative with my career,” Lin said.