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Economist

Economist

CompanyThe Wharton School
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Salary$126000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • A PhD in economics or statistics is required.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required but ABD candidates expecting a doctorate in 2025 are encouraged to apply.
  • Concentrations in macroeconomics, international macroeconomics, applied microeconomics (i.e., labor and public economics), and applied econometrics/quantitative methods preferred.
  • Passion for using data, analytical methods — such as econometrics and machine learning – and economic models to study policy issues.
  • Experience performing econometric research using large and complex dataset or experience using economic models (including OLG models) to study how households and businesses change their decisions under a new policy.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build models to estimate the effects of policy on households, businesses, budgetary outcomes (government revenues and costs) and various economic variables.
  • Analyze data to test the effectiveness of current policies.
  • Work with the team to create, update, extend, and calibrate large scale economic/financial models.
  • Generate reports related to public policy in areas such as tax reform, spending programs, federal debt, and immigration.
  • Oversee, direct, and train junior research staff.
  • Engage with external stakeholders such as federal agencies and lawmakers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Concentrations in macroeconomics, international macroeconomics, applied microeconomics (i.e., labor and public economics), and applied econometrics/quantitative methods preferred.