Applied Microeconomist, Penn Wharton Budget Model

7 days ago

Street, United Kingdom University of Pennsylvania Full time

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Posted Job Title

Applied Microeconomist, Penn Wharton Budget Model (Hybrid-Eligible)

Job Profile Title

Economist

Job Description Summary

The Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) is a non-partisan, research-based initiative that provides accurate and transparent economic analysis of public policy. As the honest broker operating at the intersection of public policy and innovative economics modeling, PWBM does not make policy recommendations. PWBM’s work is widely cited and has been influential in many key recent policy discussions, including tax reform, infrastructure, budget reconciliation, pre-K education, paid family leave, universal basic income, debt, Social Security, health care and many other areas.

**Job Description**:
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze data to test the effectiveness of current policies.
- Work with the team to create, update, extend, and calibrate large scale economic/financial models.
- Generate reports related to public policy in areas such as tax reform, immigration, education, and the environment.
- Oversee, direct, and train junior research staff.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as federal agencies and lawmakers.

**Qualifications**:

- Concentrations in applied econometrics and applied microeconomics such as labor, public, or health economics preferred.
- Passion for using data and analytical methods such as econometrics and machine learning to study policy issues.
- Experience performing econometric research using large and complex datasets.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Application Instructions:
JEL Classifications
- D - Microeconomics
- H - Public Economics
- I - Health, Education, and Welfare
- J - Labor and Demographic Economics
- L - Industrial Organization
- R- Urban, Regional, Real Estate and Transportation Economics

Keywords:

- Labor economics
- Applied microeconomics
- Public economics
- Health economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Public Policy
- Position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

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Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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