Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
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About the Role We're looking for experienced economists with a public policy background to help shape how AI understands and reasons about real-world economic issues. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated policy analysis — making these systems more rigorous, accurate, and useful for the world. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. You set your own schedule and work at your own pace. - 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 responses to public policy and applied economics questions - Assess the quality of economic reasoning across topics like regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and market design - Identify errors in logic, gaps in analysis, or misleading conclusions in AI outputs - Provide structured, detailed written feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world accuracy - Validate AI-generated policy scenarios and recommendations against sound economic principles - Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments Who You Are - 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public economics, applied economics, or economic policy - Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoffs - Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and identify weaknesses - Comfortable providing detailed, constructive written feedback - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field - Professional background in government, think tanks, or policy research organizations - Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to meaningful work that makes AI smarter on issues that shape public life - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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