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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oil prices are going up—but where does that money actually go? Matthew Oliver and Tibor Besedes explain in a new article for The Conversation. bit.ly/3QMmt6M
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Suspending the federal gas tax may not save drivers much money. Robert Harris explains what goes into the price of a gallon of gas. bit.ly/4nqe993
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SEEDS Conference 2026 was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a great experience.
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How is the global energy crisis affecting everyday Americans? Experts break down five ways oil disruptions are already showing up in households. bit.ly/49bSStZ
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Suspending the federal gas tax may not save drivers much money. Robert Harris explains what goes into the price of a gallon of gas. bit.ly/4nqe993
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Congratulations to Taylor Witte, a third-year economics and mathematics major, on being named a 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholar—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors.
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Why is the Strait of Hormuz is more than an energy crisis? Economist Tibor Besedes breaks down how disruptions can trigger delayed inflation, higher consumer prices, and slowdowns in global trade in a recent Washington Post article. bit.ly/4u8tGwx
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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.
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A Georgia Tech study finds that higher unemployment payments can reduce the likelihood of divorce and help families stay strong. bit.ly/47zQOLe
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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
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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.
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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"
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Afi Ramadhani, economics graduate student and EPIcenter affiliate, earned top honors for best research paper from the School of Economics! bit.ly/4teZmAw
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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
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Congratulations to Dylan Brewer on being named Associate Editor of the journal Energy Economics. bit.ly/49Me891
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"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
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