Economists have long thought that presidents don't determine gas prices. A new study from Georgia Tech economists Matthew Oliver and Dylan Brewer questions that bit.ly/47nRkM4

Quality of life for Americans aged 65 and over increased over the past decade, according to new research from School of Economics's Shatakshee Dhongde bit.ly/4zrzJP6

The School of Economics has launched a new Ph.D. Student Association. President Kelly Lifchez and Vice President Rohit Borah will host events, gather student feedback, and support the Economics Ph.D. community.

Heidi Biggs (LMC) and Gaurav Doshi (Economics) are among nine new faculty members selected by the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS). The fellowship recognizes faculty for their outstanding leadership in sustainability-related research.

Student organization leaders met with Chair Haizheng Li to discuss ways to collaborate and enhance the student experience across all Economics programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Warming climate could actually increase physical activity. Economist Bobby Harris says "adaptation belongs in the conversation alongside mitigation." bit.ly/3SlVssc

IAC is proud to welcome a dynamic cohort of scholars and practitioners this Fall. Meet the newest IAC faculty members in the School of Economics! bit.ly/4gosIbr

Second-year Economics student Ethan Herndon shows us around the OCE Building, also known as the School of Economics.

Our newest Master of Economics students gathered for orientation with Director of Master's Programs Whitney Buser. We're excited for our Econ scholars!

Alum spotlight: Congratulations to Virthiha Selvamuthukumaran! As an American Opportunity Fellow with the Ronald Reagan Institute, she is among 25 fellows selected nationwide to explore economic policymaking and applied political economy.

Tibor Besedes writes about calls for higher taxes on skyrocketing oil profits for The Conversation. bit.ly/4g9Gqxx

Economist Casey Wichman explains how increased wildfire smoke from climate change affects spending, productivity, and healthcare costs. bit.ly/4hrsqS4

Join the Georgia Tech School of Economic for the Southeastern Workshop on Energy & Environmental Economics & Policy (SWEEEP) October 8-9, 2026. bit.ly/4aLRVcz

Luke Sadd is the inaugural recipient of the Joe Owens Fellowship. After spending the past three years working in transfer pricing economics at EY, he is pursuing his passion for macroeconomic research and analysis through Georgia Tech’s M.S. in Economics program.

Haizheng Li named the next chair of the School of Economics. bit.ly/4aXr8Kg

Manho Kang breaks down his study into pass-through costs of US healthcare tariffs. bit.ly/4emlAKh

Professors Daniel Matisoff and Bobby Harris discuss the state of the economy and what Georgians can expect this summer on WABE's "Closer Look". bit.ly/4vHGE4O

Professors Daniel Matisoff and Bobby Harris discuss the state of the economy and what Georgians can expect this summer on WABE's "Closer Look". bit.ly/4vHGE4O

Economics professor Laura Taylor led this year's INTERSECT conference, bringing together leading voices in Southeastern energy policy. Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company delivered the keynote address. bit.ly/4vbAc5T

Now a sustainability analyst at Gables Residential in Atlanta, GT Economics alum Adam Taylor is helping lead projects that reduce energy and water consumption bit.ly/4uaCVvO