Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
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About the Role We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about real-world policy challenges. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated economic analysis — from regulatory frameworks to welfare programs — making a tangible impact on one of the most important technologies of our time. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy questions, explanations, and economic analyses for accuracy and rigor - Assess economic reasoning across areas including regulation, welfare policy, public programs, and fiscal policy - Provide clear, structured feedback to improve the clarity, depth, and real-world relevance of AI outputs - Apply your applied economics expertise to validate scenarios, arguments, and conclusions - Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule — no meetings required Who You Are - 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public economics, applied economics, or a closely related field - Strong grasp of policy analysis, cost-benefit reasoning, and economic tradeoffs - Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and policy recommendations - Skilled at providing detailed, constructive written feedback - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based projects Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline - Professional experience in government agencies, think tanks, or policy research institutions - Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs shaping the future of large language models - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with experts across the globe - Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI reasons about economics and public policy - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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