Experience
Shashi Karunanethy is the Chief Economist at Geografia, where he brings his extensive expertise in urban economics and demand modelling to a wide range of projects. A long-standing member of the Geografia team, Shashi has honed his skills in econometrics, cost-benefit analysis, and economic impact studies. He is particularly passionate about projects that support rural and remote communities, helping them to find sustainable economic pathways.
Shashi is also committed to aiding government efforts in making more efficient and equitable policy, infrastructure, and service provision decisions. After taking time out in 2017 to complete his PhD in economics, Shashi returned to Geografia full-time in December 2022, just in time for the Christmas party.