Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for experienced economists with a public policy background to help shape how AI understands and reasons about economic policy. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on regulation, welfare, and public programs — work that matters at a global scale.

Organization

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Type

Hourly / Task-based Contract

Location

Remote

Commitment

10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Review and evaluate AI-generated economic policy questions, scenarios, and explanations used in AI training
• Assess the accuracy and rigor of economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare programs, and public policy tradeoffs
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve the clarity, depth, and real-world relevance of AI outputs
• Apply your applied economics expertise to validate conclusions and flag flawed reasoning
• Work independently and asynchronously — on your schedule, at your pace

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
• Strong grasp of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff evaluation
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and recommendations with precision
• Clear and effective written communicator — comfortable delivering structured feedback
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline
• Professional background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting
• Familiarity with AI content evaluation or data annotation workflows