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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Economists have long held a more nuanced view of windfall taxes than either side of the current debate suggests.
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Li was selected after a national search for a five-year appointment as chair.
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A recent study co-authored by a Georgia Tech economist finds many tariff costs were passed through to healthcare buyers.
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Georgia Tech’s INTERSECT 2026 brought together leading voices in energy on May 18 to explore critical issues in the Southeast’s energy …
Featured Research
Faculty Highlight
Assistant 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?'
Student Highlight
Econ Club President Ben Harrison shares why he studies economics and how he hopes to use it to change the world.
Alumni Highlight
Weerasinghe works as a commercial analyst and co-founded a technology company.
Upcoming Events
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Monday September 28 9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Tech AI Symposium and AI Career Fair
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall (460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332)
The Tech AI Symposium and AI Career Fair is Georgia Tech’s premier event connecting students, researchers, faculty, industry leaders, and …
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Tuesday September 29 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Graduate Internship Data Sharing Session
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Online
This interactive session will take a closer look at college-specific graduate internship data, including student participation, employers, …
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Thursday October 1 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
CANCELED: IAC Dinner with Alumni
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Registration Required
Join fellow Ivan Allen College students for an evening of great food and meaningful conversations with alumni who were once in your shoes.
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Friday October 2 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Simon Fuchs, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Location: Old Civil Engineering G10
Economics seminar in the field of econometrics.