Economists: Economic Analysis for AI Training
- CA$100 per hour
- Remote
- Full Time
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Economist: Economic Analysis for AI Training based in Canada.
This is an opportunity for experienced economists to contribute their expertise to the development of more accurate and reliable artificial intelligence systems. Through a paid research project, you will help improve how AI models understand and evaluate complex economic reasoning across areas such as forecasting, antitrust, trade policy, and public policy. The role involves transforming real-world economic analysis into structured training tasks, reviewing AI-generated outputs, and assessing the quality of economic arguments. Working remotely in a flexible, asynchronous environment, you will apply your professional knowledge to practical AI evaluation and benchmark development. Your insights will help strengthen the analytical capabilities of AI tools and improve their ability to address complex economic questions.
Accountabilities
Translate real-world economic analysis and professional expertise into structured tasks designed to train and evaluate AI models.
Review and assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, and quality across economic forecasting, public policy, antitrust, and international trade.
Evaluate economic arguments and identify inaccuracies, weaknesses, or gaps in AI-generated reasoning.
Develop detailed prompts based on real-world economic impact studies and complex analytical scenarios.
Break down sophisticated economic concepts and arguments into clear, structured, and measurable evaluation steps.
Provide detailed feedback through the designated platform to help assess and improve AI reasoning capabilities.
Contribute to the development of more reliable AI benchmarks for complex economic analysis.
Requirements:
Professional experience as a practicing economist, with hands-on expertise in applied economic analysis.
Relevant background in one or more of the following areas: economic forecasting, antitrust, trade policy, public policy, or economic impact studies.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex economic arguments and identify methodological or factual issues.
Ability to translate advanced economic concepts into clear, structured, and easily evaluable tasks.
Excellent written communication skills, particularly when developing detailed prompts and providing analytical feedback.
Comfort reviewing AI-generated content and evaluating the accuracy and quality of its reasoning.
Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
Availability to commit at least 20 hours per week throughout the project.
Benefits:
Compensation of $100 per hour.
Fully remote contract opportunity open to candidates based in Canada.
Flexible, asynchronous working arrangements.
Opportunity to apply professional economic expertise to cutting-edge AI research and development.
Direct contribution to improving AI capabilities in economic reasoning and analysis.