Dr. Willie Belton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Willie Belton is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Programs. His initial training focused on monetary policy, specifically on the design, implementation, and impacts of such policies on cyclical behavior within the macro-economy. Currently, he engages in multidisciplinary analysis that examines the impact of political, cultural, and economic institutions on downstream outcomes like income distribution, business development, and social behavior. His research integrates public policy and international affairs with economics, aiming to develop broad theories regarding economic, political, and social development that consider the roles of various ethnic groups and nation-states.

Research Interests

Courses

Prin Macroeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics Money & Capital Markets International Financial Economics Seminar-Economic Policy Undergraduate Research Macroeconomics Money & Capital Markets

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.