Zeeshan Hashim holds a PhD in Economics and Finance from Brunel University London. Since June 2023, he has been a lecturer in Economics at the University of Bedfordshire and a senior finance consultant at various consultancies in London. Prior to his time at the University of Bedfordshire, Zeeshan worked as a junior lecturer (Teaching Assistant) at Brunel University London for three years. With almost seven years of experience in the think tank industry, Zeeshan’s research areas of focus include political economy, public economics, and South Asian integration. He is also interested in regional trade, international migration, and macroeconomics. Zeeshan can be contacted at Zeeshan.hashim@prisa.org.uk.