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How AI, Data Science, and Digital Innovation Are Revolutionizing Economics?

Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
4 min readJun 26, 2024

Hello fellow economic enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s hotter than a trading floor during a bull market. With my 20 years’ experience in the economics and related fields, I’ve seen booms, busts, and everything in between. But nothing, I repeat, nothing, has reshaped the economic landscape quite like the advent of AI, data science, and digital innovation. Grab your economic forecasting tools, and let’s embark on this journey of bytes, bots, and brilliant breakthroughs!

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AI: The New Invisible Hand

Remember Adam Smith’s “invisible hand”? Well, it’s gotten an upgrade. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now the new guiding force, making complex economic decisions faster than you can say “Pareto efficiency.” From predicting stock market trends to optimizing supply chains, AI algorithms are the unsung heroes of modern economics.

Take machine learning, for instance. It’s not just for predicting your next Netflix binge. In the economic realm, machine learning models analyze vast datasets to forecast market movements with uncanny accuracy. It’s like having an oracle, but without the cryptic riddles. Algorithms can predict trends, suggest investment opportunities, and even foresee economic downturns, making them indispensable in today’s economic toolkit.

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Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

Written by Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

A Senior Economist from Pakistan, currently based in Saudi Arabia, holds PhD in Economics with 18 years' diverse experience in research, analysis, and writing.

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