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 complex economic and policy topics. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and more — work that matters at a foundational level. - 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, scenarios, and economic explanations used in AI training - Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, public programs, and fiscal policy - Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, analytical rigor, and real-world relevance - Validate economic scenarios and conclusions using your applied economics expertise - Work independently and asynchronously — on your schedule, at your pace Who You Are - 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public economics, applied economics, or a related policy field - Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoffs - Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and recommendations - Clear, precise written communicator comfortable delivering detailed feedback - Self-directed and reliable when working remotely on task-based projects Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field - Background in government agencies, 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 improves how AI reasons about real-world policy - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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