Girish Bahal

Girish Bahal is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Western Australia Business School, with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on Networks in Economics, Macroeconomics, and Labor Economics, exploring the interplay of social networks, structural economic dynamics, and policy evaluation in development contexts.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Cambridge

Research Trends across his publications highlight applications of network theory to macroeconomic fluctuations (e.g., supply chain disruptions during the pandemic), labor economics in India (e.g., NREGA workfare programs), and systemic risk analysis in production networks. His work bridges theoretical modeling with empirical policy evaluation.

Notable Collaborations include partnerships with D. Lenzo on supply chain dynamics and with A. Shrivastava on labor and caste networks. While no explicit awards or grants are listed, his publications in top journals like European Economic Review and World Bank Economic Review underscore his academic impact.