Chairperson:
Prof. Dr. Roohi Ahmed
Introduction
The Department of Economics is one of
the largest department in the Faculty of Arts. It was established
in 1950-51 with the enactment of the University of Karachi Act, at
the old campus in the city which was later shifted to its present
location in 1960. Professor Newman Joseph Adams, an American national,
was appointed the first Chairman, and served the department for a
short period. Due to its academic stance the department of Economics
has the distinction of being recognized as a premier department in the
country.
It is because of these standards
that the department was accorded with the honor of establishing a
center of national capability in Economics by the name of “Applied
Economics Research Center” through a grant
by the Sindh Government
Teaching & Assessment
The teaching method at the department
is a blend of theory and practice, as lectures, case studies, oral
presentations, written reports and field visits are all given due
importance. The concepts taught by faculty members are supplemented
with their practical implications through eminent guest speakers from
other financial institutions. To ensure that the students are assimilating
the knowledge being imparted to them, frequent test ranging from 10
minute unannounced quizzes to three hours examinations and from oral
presentations to written reports are conducted throughout the semester.
