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Economist
Company | The Wharton School |
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Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
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Salary | $126000 – $170000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | PhD |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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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.