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Hey there, I'm Mehdi ๐Ÿ‘‹

Welcome to my little corner of the internet ๐ŸŒฑ

I'm an International Economics student at Franklin University Switzerland, exploring the intersections of development economics, political economy, and behavioral economics. Based between Lugano ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ and Karachi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ.

About

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Education

Bachelor of Arts in International Economics

Minor in Political Science & Finance

Franklin University Switzerland, Lugano

Honors Program Candidate ยท ECN 490 Capstone
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Location

Splitting my time between the alpine beauty of Lugano, Switzerland and the vibrant energy of Karachi, Pakistan.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Lugano ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Karachi

Research Focus

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Development Economics

Exploring informal economies, HDI vs NHDI metrics, and Pakistan-Bangladesh comparative studies.

Informal Economies HDI Analysis
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International Political Economy

Trade policy frameworks, embedded liberalism, and the dynamics of economic nationalism.

Trade Policy Economic Nationalism
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CPEC & Belt and Road

Analyzing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and its implications within the broader BRI framework.

CPEC BRI Geopolitics
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Behavioral Economics

Experimental design methodologies and decision-making frameworks in economic contexts.

Experimental Design Decision Theory
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Game Theory

Subgame Perfect Equilibrium, extensive-form games, and repeated game strategies.

SPE Extensive-Form Repeated Games

Skills & Tools

Statistical & Analytical

Stata Excel Python Data Visualization

Econometrics

OLS Regression Correlation Matrices Data Interpretation

Research & Writing

MLA / APA Literature Reviews Policy Analysis

Digital & AI

Website Creation AI-Assisted Research Python Coding

Languages

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English

Fluent
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Urdu

Native
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Punjabi

Fluent
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French

Intermediate (A2/B1)
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Sindhi

Fluent
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Others

Arabic ยท Italian (Basic)

Interests

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Political Philosophy

Global development discourse and the big questions that shape our world.

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Automotive

Corporate strategy and engineering excellence โ€” particularly Porsche and BMW.

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Photography

Digital storytelling through the lens, capturing moments and perspectives.

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Cross-Cultural Studies

Multilingual communication and bridging cultural divides.