Policy Economist & Economic Researcher

US Federal Trade Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking economists who will develop independent policy analyses and present findings to the Commission. Research is supported by the Bureau's working paper series, seminar series, and annual FTC Microeconomics Conference.

Economists in applied microeconomics and econometrics are encouraged to apply. To qualify, candidates must meet the basic requirements for economics training and demonstrate specialized experience in economic research and public policy

Qualifications

• Degree must include at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Combination of education and experience may satisfy the requirements.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date are considered.

Responsibilities

• Independently or collaboratively producing written materials in economics or public policy.
• Conduct microeconomic or microeconometric research applying graduate-level knowledge.
• Apply graduate-level microeconomics to research economic or policy questions.

Education

Economics degree with 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus

Job description

The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking economists who will develop independent policy analyses and present findings to the Commission. Research is supported by the Bureau's working paper series, seminar series, and annual FTC Microeconomics Conference.

Economists in applied microeconomics and econometrics are encouraged to apply. To qualify, candidates must meet the basic requirements for economics training and demonstrate specialized experience in economic research and public policy