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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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 …
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Escalating tensions in the Middle East are fueling global oil price volatility and driving up costs for U.S. consumers, from gas and airfare …
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
Sarah 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 Highlight
"Georgia Tech and the Ivan Allen College emphasize the ability to think analytically and solve difficult problems, and that set me up very well for a role in an analytically intensive facet of finance," Kadens says.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday September 1 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fall Student Organizations Fair: Day 1
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Tech Green and Surrounding Walkways
Each semester, the Center for Student Engagement hosts the Student Organizations Fair which provides new and returning Yellow Jackets an …
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Wednesday September 2 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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 September 4 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Grad Student Programming presents: Grad Student Welcome!
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Brock Football Practice Facility
Grad Welcome is a free event for all graduate students on campus to celebrate the start of the new year!
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Tuesday September 8 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
School of Economics Seminar Series: Patrick Vu, University of New South Wales
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Scholar's Event Theatre, Price Gilbert Memorial Library, Room 1280
Economics seminar in the field of econometrics.