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Dr. Girish Bahal is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Cambridge-Nehru scholar.
- Education
- PhD in Economics, University of Cambridge
- MPhil in Economics, University of Cambridge
His research focuses on networks in economics, macroeconomics, and labor economics. Recent work includes analyzing systemic importance in production networks, microeconomic shocks on sectors, and the intersection of religion with employment and mental health. He has published in journals such as the European Economic Review and the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Key research trends include the application of network theory to economic systems, labor market dynamics influenced by social identities, and macroeconomic responses to global crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Scientific Awards
- Raymond Burton Award (2016)
- Cambridge Nehru Scholarship (2015)
- Suzy Paine Award (2014)
- Hughes Hall Award (2013)
- EM Burnett Prize (2011)
He has led grants such as the Keynes Fund ($85,000) for religion and pandemic economics and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation project ($500,000) on social identities and labor markets. Collaborations span institutions like the International Monetary Fund and Azim Premji University.
