Applied Economics Research Center (AERC), University of Karachi, is a unique research institute devoted to imparting post graduate level education on one hand and conducting, supporting, and encouraging academic and policy oriented research in applied economics and related disciplines on the other. We are performing research on various topics. We publish academic journal, research reports, opinion pieces, and newsletters to the public, and we also seek to exchange opinions with people from various fields through conferences, seminars, and workshops.