I’m an applied economist with a talent for solving challenging public policy problems using data.

I take a grounded and interdisciplinary approach to research and analysis: ensuring that modern data science tools are applied as a complement to, rather than substitute for, qualitative insights from consultations, research and local expertise. Being passionate, creative and naturally curious, I enjoy working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams to answer challenging questions, such as:

• How can we measure, track and monitor the risks of political instability and violence?
• Why does the social contract matter for tax policy?
• How can we integrate disability inclusion and the CRPD when developing budget policy?
• How much does the world spend on violence?
• Can we estimate which road infrastructure will be impacted by climate change before it’s built?

Former Senior Economic Advisor to Myanmar’s National Public Accounts Committee, Senior Economist at the LSE’s International Growth Centre, economist at the Australian Treasury, researcher at the Asian Development Bank and holder of various other titles (Linkedin profile here).

Since being (temporarily) stranded by the Covid-19 pandemic, I work as an independent economic consultant, based in Sydney, Australia.