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 economic and policy issues. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on topics that matter — regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and more. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge makes a tangible difference in the future of AI. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor - Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, fiscal policy, and public programs - Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, analytical depth, and real-world relevance - Validate economic scenarios, arguments, and policy conclusions using your applied expertise - 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 tradeoffs - Ability to critically evaluate written economic arguments and recommendations - Clear, detailed written communicator comfortable providing structured feedback - Self-motivated and reliable working independently in a remote environment Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline - Background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting - 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 improves how AI reasons about economics and policy - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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