News and Events
Recent News
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5 Reasons to Join the Georgia Tech Economics Club
October 22, 2021
Learn more about the Economics Club from organization president Benjamin Harrison and Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee Hector Pulido Moreno.
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Interdisciplinary Econ and PubP Team Published in Scientific Data
October 6, 2021
The paper, funded by the National Science Foundation, is titled "Electric vehicle charging stations in the workplace with high-resolution data from casual and habitual users.”
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Urmanbetova and Nair-Reichert Honored As 2021 Georgia Tech Faces Of Inclusive Excellence
September 20, 2021
Aselia Urmanbetova and Usha Nair-Reichert were recognized as 2021 Faces of Inclusive Excellence for their scholarship and work dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusivity.
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'Actual Meaningful Work:' Econ Student Takes Part in Inaugural Enterprise 6 Internship Program
September 14, 2021
Throughout the 13-week program, Dylan Both worked with the Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) to research disaster recovery and resilience plans for Georgia communities.
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5 Questions with Education Economist Daniel Dench
September 9, 2021
In a five-question Q&A, Dench discusses the findings that surprised him most when it comes to motivating students, the policies that do and don’t work in school desegregation, how academic screening can lead to unequal school systems, and more.
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Besedes, Dhongde, and Li Receive Mary S. and Richard B. Inman, Jr. Professorship and Faculty Excellence Awards
September 1, 2021
The Inman Professorship, established in 2013, is awarded to outstanding scholars in the School of Economics to support their ongoing and future research, academic leadership, and professional development.
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Econ Faculty in the News: Dhongde Featured in the AJC
August 27, 2021
The article quotes Dhongde and spotlights her research report on bicycling in Georgia for the Georgia Department of Transportation.
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Wichman Named to Class of 1934 CIOS Honor Roll
August 24, 2021
Twenty-three Ivan Allen College faculty members have been named to the Class of 1934 CIOS Honor Roll for instructional excellence in the spring and summer semesters.
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First-ever Study on Bicycling in Georgia Shows $496 Million Economic Impact
August 19, 2021
The project, completed by Shatakshee Dhongde in the School of Economics, is the first-ever economic analysis of the industry in the state.
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Ivan Allen College Teams Win EVPR Seed Grants
August 17, 2021
Two teams led by Ivan Allen College researchers won Seed Grant funding from the office of the Executive Vice President for Research.
Recent Press Coverage
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Economist Tells Gwinnett Chamber that Covid-19-related Downturn Is 'a Recession by Design'
July 18, 2020
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Rural Georgia's Cady Bag Business Gets $5M Investment
July 10, 2020
Upcoming Events
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School of Economics Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
October 30, 2021, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Old Civil Engineering Building Patio 221 Bobby Dodd Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Join us for food, drinks, networking, and reconnecting at the annual SOE Alumni Homecoming Tailgate! This year's event will take place at the Old CE building two hours before the homecoming football game.
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School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Michelle Marcus from Vanderbilt University
November 5, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Hybrid online and in-person event
Marcus will discuss "Uncharted Waters: Effects of Maritime Emission Regulation"
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School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Erica Myers from the University of Calgary
November 12, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Virtual Bluejeans Event
Myers will discuss "Can Performance Pay Seal the Gap in the Weatherization Assistance Program? Evidence from a Field Experiment"
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School of Economics Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Zhongjian Lin from Emory University
December 3, 2021, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Hybrid online and in-person event
Lin will discuss "Selection and Endogenous Treatment Models with Social Interactions: An Application to the Impact of Exercise on Self-Esteem"