Applied Economics Research Center was established in 1973. The Centre undertakes research on issues in applied economics, with special interest being focused in the areas of urban and regional economics, agriculture, human resource development, poverty, health, public finance, nutrition and environment and women’s issues. With subsequent growth of the Centre, its activities have broadened to include the advance training of economists from all parts of Pakistan. A major development in this connection has been the introduction of its own M.Phil./ Ph.D. program.

Programs Offered

At Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) Karachi students can access various academic programs that blend theoretical economic foundations with functional economic practices. The center delivers sophisticated learning opportunities through certification programs, workshop classes and executive programs which include econometrics, development economics and market research and policy development areas. Study programs at AERC include MSc as well as MPhil and PhD programs to train students with practical research expertise at advanced levels. The institutional offerings concentrate on quantitative skills and data analysis together with policy assessment approaches needed for current economic work. The program maintains regular updates that correspond with modern industry requirements to deliver competitive skill sets for dealing with advanced economic challenges within public and private organizations.

Facilities & Activities

The Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC) in Karachi maintains contemporary research facilities which consist of proficient computer labs and data analysis suites and individual seminar areas. The research environment of the center grants researchers full access to extensive databases and statistical software and economic modeling tools for conducting advanced research. The Applied Economics Research Centre hosts regular seminars in addition to workshops and conferences that let academics collaborate through policy dialogues. The institution organizes public lectures combined with research symposia which bring industry experts together with policymakers along with students through common academic programs. Academic partnerships between the institution and government organizations and international groups produce active learning experiences for students.