Examine the relationship between political institutions and the policy process. It will explore the formal and informal processes, and their relationship to intuitions. Attempts to analyze the political economy surrounding major policies for socio-economi
Provides basic statistical, economic and accounting knowledge to course participants, and will act as a prerequisite for all higher level economic and analytical courses. Covers statistical concepts from both descriptive statistics and inferential statis
Focuses on key components of the policy analysis processes: define problems, select criteria to evaluate alternatives, develop policy design in alternatives and examine the trade offs. Participants explore different components of the policy analysis frame
Studies the drivers behind migration to urban centers; how urban centers can be planned to successfully accommodate their ever-growing populations.
Multiple political regimes throughout the history of Pakistan have approached policy issues with a differing perspectives and priorities. Consequent policy making has been marked with a lack of consistency, with key policy decisions changing with every c
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with research methods in social sciences in general and public policy in particular. In the process, they will be exposed to epistemological and methodological concerns, both qualitative and quanti
Most of the literature available on globalization theorizes and explains it as an economic phenomenon, promoting economic interdependence, modernization and expansion of free market principles. The religious and political impact of globalization as a proc