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Last Updated: Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 11:46 AM
News and Events
Recent News
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School of Economics Study Examines Impact of Trade Liberalization on Wage Gap, Work Patterns
February 17, 2021
A new study from the Georgia Tech School of Economics unpacks that effect in detail by examining the impacts of the U.S. decision to grant China Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status in 2000.
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Economics Ph.D. Students Named Winners of 2021 Graduate Paper Competition
February 17, 2021
Archana Ghodeswar & Vikrant Kamble received second and third place in this year's Graduate Paper Competition!
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State of the College Address Celebrates Wins and Focuses on Priorities Ahead
February 3, 2021
Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing assessed ongoing efforts and focused the College's energy on the year ahead in the address.
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Georgia Tech's School of Economics Celebrates Its Success and 50 Years of Granting Degrees
January 27, 2021
The School of Economics is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first economics degree awarded at Tech with activities highlighting its remarkable growth — and auspicious future.
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Ivan Allen College Announces Winners of 2021 Graduate Paper Competition
January 21, 2021
Five graduate students from three different schools won cash prizes for excellence in research and scholarship.
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Patrick McCarthy, Former School of Economics Chair, Retires After Nearly 20 Years
December 30, 2020
McCarthy, who spent 11 years as Chair, helped launch the School's graduate programs and leaves behind a strong legacy of research, teaching, and service.
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Ivan Allen College Researcher Shows Many in U.S. Faced Economic Hardship Due to Covid-19
December 16, 2020
New research has found almost 25% of people surveyed experienced some form of deprivation due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Congratulations to all Fall 2020 Graduates!
December 9, 2020
On behalf of the School of Economics faculty and staff, we are proud of our amazing students that have matriculated this year!
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Georgia Tech Economics Doctoral Student Accepts Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University
November 30, 2020
Tony Harding, a graduating Ph.D. student in the School of Economics has accepted a postdoctoral position at Harvard University.
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EIA Major Abigail Burke Makes the Most of Federal Jackets Internship
November 23, 2020
Abby Burke, a fourth-year student in the Ivan Allen College majoring in economics and international affairs (EIA) and a member of the most recent class of interns, spent her summer working for the office of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta.
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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Reflections, Musings, and Advice from a 2019 Economics Graduate
March 2, 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ayo Aladesanmi is a research economist & planning associate with the Atlanta Regional Commission in Atlanta, Georgia, and a National Hometown Fellow in the inaugural cohort of the Lead for America fellowship program.
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Trade, Technology and Agricultural Productivity
March 3, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum for international trade economists conducted via Zoom.
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Georgia Tech Research Leaders
March 4, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean
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Medical Pricing Transparency with Professor Danny Hughes
March 4, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ever wonder why it is difficult-to-impossible to find out what a medical procedure will cost? We will briefly discuss the history of medical pricing and provider reimbursements.
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Import Competition, Labour Market Regulation, and Firm Outsourcing
March 10, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum for international trade economists conducted via Zoom.
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A Conversation with Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing (hosted by the School of Economics)
March 10, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
To commemorate this milestone, we will be hosting our Distinguished Speaker Series and this conversation will feature Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing!
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
March 11, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean
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2021 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage
March 15, 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Online
Georgia Tech is proud to honor the legacy of a great alumnus and civic leader, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage shines a light on those around the world who bravely act to improve the human condition.
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International Trade Policy: Who Pays the Tariffs?
March 16, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Take a stroll down supply and demand memory lane to examine who paid the tariffs the U.S. imposed on China. Professor Besedes will also discuss other trade policies if time allows.
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Community Outreach & Partnerships
March 18, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean