Export or Perish – Looking Beyond Economics

Are you hurting from the recent astronomical increases in the prices of goods of everyday use? Do you worry about the economic situation of the country? Dr. Jamshed Uppal, Distinguished Professor of Research at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC, argues that the way out for the country lies in adopting export oriented strategies. He breaks down the related issues in simple terms down to the basics, tracing the roots of the economic ailments to their political and cultural groundings. It is in these areas, beyond traditional economics, that the solution to our recurrent crisis may be found.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Uppal is Distinguished Professor of Research at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC, where he has taught for 33 years. He specializes in financial management with a Ph.D. and an MBA from Michigan State University. His published research covers, besides Pakistan’s financial and economic issues, Islamic Finance, development finance, emerging capital markets and risk models. He has been a frequent Visiting Professor to several Universities in Pakistan.

This session will be moderated by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy.