Fasih Zulfiqar

Environmental Economics: Researching the demand-side factors behind why most of South Asia is unable to defeat or mitigate climate change issues. My research work has looked at how the green finance industry can attract more  consumers and therefore be part of a sound climate mitigation strategy. 

Political & Institutional Economics

• I research on how Pakistan’s political system hinders economic development and particularly how it restricts Pakistan from developing robust climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• I’ve also done research on how islamic principles, especially in Pakistan, have impeded financial inclusion and how institutions with religious motives can be embraced by the public if they become entrenched in society’s economic apparatus so much so that people start relying on those institutions.