Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
Finance & Accounting / Education & Humanities
$35-$70/hr
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About the Role We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how the next generation of AI understands economic reasoning, policy tradeoffs, and real-world applied economics. Your expertise will directly influence how AI models analyze regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and more — making a meaningful impact on one of the most consequential technologies of our time. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract - Location: Fully Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor - Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, taxation, and public programs - Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve clarity, depth, and real-world relevance - Validate policy scenarios, economic conclusions, and analytical frameworks using your professional expertise - Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule, at your own pace Who You Are - 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a closely related field - Strong command 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-directed and reliable when working on independent, task-based assignments Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline - Professional 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 — set your own hours and work from anywhere - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI handles complex economic and policy topics - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension