Department of Economics
PIDE Realised Early the importance of extending knowledge of economics in an appropriate academic environment. The PhD Programme in Economics is well-established. Indeed, with a high placement rating, our graduates regularly find employment in the best teaching and policy-making institutions in Pakistan. It is now introducing the MSc in Economics to provide advanced training in economic analysis. The programme offers a wide range of optional areas within the subject. They may study particular areas of economics in greater depth, from both a theoretical and an empirical perspective. The Department of Economics consists of senior faculty members. Several members of the Department also serve as advisers to various government agencies or multilateral/ bilateral organisations.
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