Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairperson of Punjab Higher Education Commission participated in the 2nd International Research Conference on Financial Economics & Humanities as chief guest organized by the Superior University, Lahore.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Dr. Munir emphasized the critical intersection between financial economics and humanities, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between quantitative rigor and qualitative insights. In a world facing unprecedented challenges, he stressed the essential nature of interdisciplinary collaboration between financial experts and humanities scholars.
Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir also delved into the global forces that will influence the economy, emphasizing the impact of digital technologies, climate change, demographic shifts, geopolitical dynamics, and structural transformation. Notably, he highlighted the role of technology in driving inclusive growth, the consequences of climate change on global economics, the demographic implications for different regions, the evolving nature of geopolitics, and the transformative effects of the ongoing pandemic.
Acknowledging the game-changing wave of Fintech innovation, Prof. Dr. Munir emphasized the importance of research at the intersection of financial technology and humanities to guide ethical and responsible development.
