Georgia Tech School of Economics

How does public emotions shape bitcoin prices? Economics and international affairs student Ruben Taits explored this question in his research, Facts and Feelings, presented at this year’s IAC Student Research Conference.

More support, more stability. A Georgia Tech study finds that higher unemployment payments can reduce the likelihood of divorce and help families stay strong. bit.ly/47zQOLe

In honor of UN SDG Action and Awareness Week — Shatakshee Dhongde (@PovResearch_SD) has been invited to join the United Nations Statistical Advisory Panel, advising on the Human Development Index. bit.ly/4cokcYl

Gaurav Doshi was awarded a grant from Arnold Venture to advance his research on understanding the causes and consequences of renewable energy zoning laws in the U.S. This grant will support a GRA in SOE for a year and a part time undergraduate RA for a semester.

Olga Shemyakina received an IAC GEARS (Grants to Enhance and Advance Research and Scholarship) Award for Spring 2026 for the project titled: “Artificial Intelligence, Women’s Labor Transitions, and the Global South"

Afi Ramadhani, economics graduate student and EPIcenter affiliate, earned top honors for best research paper from the School of Economics! bit.ly/4teZmAw

Ivan Allen College has selected three finalists in the search for the next Chair of the School of Economics. These seminars are open to the Georgia Tech community to attend in person, join virtually, or view afterward. bit.ly/4k91aqG

Congratulations to Dylan Brewer on being named Associate Editor of the journal Energy Economics. bit.ly/49Me891

"Overall, any kind of a job is a beneficial thing because it shows that the economy's active, there's churning going on and new projects coming along," Tibor Besedes tells CBS News about Georgia's appeal to businesses bit.ly/3NgY4Vi

Congrats to Emtiaz Hossain Hritan, graduating w/ a Ph.D. in Econ and starting as a postdoc at UC Irvine. "My Ph.D. years were transformative. From a village in Bangladesh to a postdoc in the U.S. — it’s been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful to Georgia Tech."

Congrats to Ashish Chand Jain, graduating with a B.S. in Economics! "As an individual with autism and limited speech, I never could’ve imagined Georgia Tech would take a chance on me ... Tech’s belief in my potential has meant everything to me."

Amelia Clark is graduating with a B.S. in Econ and will continue at Tech with an M.S. Her favorite memory is the community Tech inspires, "which is truly unique to the school," she said. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Tech and could not have seen myself anywhere else.”

Congrats to Sophia Frances Garcia, an Ivan Allen College Dean's Scholar graduating this fall with a B.S. in Economics and International Affairs. "IAC has made such a huge impact on my development as a student, person, and hopefully as a future law student!"

Bobby Harris has been named a Faculty Fellow by the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. Fellows are selected for research focus and thought leadership that is timely and critically important for advancing sustainability goals bit.ly/3LJbHvG

The International Association for Review of Income and Wealth has named Shatakshee Dhongde, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of economics at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, its treasurer and president-elect - Congrats, Shatakshee! bit.ly/4huagNa

Georgia Tech liberal arts graduates earn more over their lifetimes than peers from traditional liberal arts programs at other public research universities in Georgia — sometimes $1 million+. We call it the Ivan Allen Advantage. bit.ly/4q3aZca

Great discussion today with Matthew Grennan from Emory University as part of our ECON Seminar Series

A new study from Manho Kang highlights how export competition between two countries in a third-party market is an overlooked driver of innovation — a timely finding as tariffs and trade wars commence in the United States bit.ly/4m2m0aE

Shatakshee Dhongde discusses Hurricane Katrina’s long-term impact on Georgia’s economy and communities @11Alive bit.ly/45GkMwT

Shatakshee Dhongde on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: “Katrina led to one of the largest displacements of people due to a natural disaster. It changed the demographics of Georgia in measurable ways, from school enrollment to the labor market.” bit.ly/41Rh019