Welcome to Department of Economics

The Economics Department of Government Graduate College, Sahiwal is offering Economics related Degree programmes at BS Level. The study of Economic analyses is the study of an economy from individual economic agents to international economic activities. An economist is familiar with the history of economics, the effects of government policies, price theories, business cycles, econometric forecasting, various national economic models, benefits of credit and banking, international economic relations and much more. Equipped with computer techniques and key economic indicators, the students of Economics can predict short term as well as economic trends of various economies or regions. A degree in Economics can be used in many areas, including public policy and finance, industry trends, labour markets, the prospects for individual companies, and the forces that drive the economy. History: The department started in November 1993 under the headship of Prof. M. Anwar Khan with great efforts of Principal Qamar-uz-Zamn Khan. Masters degree programme in Economics affiliated with B.Z.U. Multan was offered in the same year. It was a blessing for the students of the area and they showed keen interest to get admission in the subject of Economics. In the following years flux of candidates tried to get admission in the department. In the Year 2012 the status of M.Sc. was granted to the subject of Economics admitting value of its degree. To replace the B.A. in Economics, the BS classes were also started in 2010 to cope with the needs of changing scenario of academics and to compete international standards. The programme is running successfully and has distinct status in the Punjab province. The Alumnae of the department are serving the nation in different fields like Education, NAB, Police Department, Judiciary, Banking, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Retailing Transportation, and others. The students of the department achieved distinctions in the university in different years.