Economists: Economic Analysis for AI Training

Terac
Canada
Remote

Who this role is best for

Practicing economists with applied experience in forecasting, antitrust, or trade policy will find this asynchronous remote contract role with a focus on AI training tasks.

Best fit for

  • Practicing economists with applied experience in forecasting, antitrust, or trade policy
    — “practicing economists with hands-on experience in applied economic analysis”
  • Candidates who can break down complex economic arguments into evaluate-able steps
    — “comfortable breaking down complex economic concepts into clear, evaluate-able steps”
  • Individuals with a background in economic impact studies or policy analysis
    — “backgrounds in forecasting, public policy, antitrust, trade, or economic impact studies”

Things to consider

  • Asynchronous work arrangement requires self-discipline and independent task management
    — “asynchronous and requires a commitment of 20+ hours per week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating economic analysis into structured formats
    — “translate your hands-on economic expertise into structured training tasks”
  • Emphasize your ability to evaluate AI outputs in economic domains like forecasting and trade
    — “evaluate model outputs for accuracy in forecasting, policy, and trade”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create detailed prompts based on real-world studies
    — “create detailed prompts based on economic impact studies”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • translating economic analysis into structured tasks
  • evaluating model outputs
Typical background
practicing economistbackground in forecasting, public policy, antitrust, trade, or economic impact studies

Skills & requirements

Required

Economic AnalysisForecastingPolicy AnalysisTrade PolicyAntitrust

Preferred

AI TrainingModel Evaluation

Stack & domain

ForecastingPublic PolicyAntitrustTradeEconomic Impact StudiesBreaking Down Complex Economic ConceptsAIEconomics

About the role

Original posting from Terac via Ashby

WHAT WE'RE RESEARCHING

We're running a paid study to improve how artificial intelligence handles complex economic reasoning. By gathering real economic analysis, we aim to build better benchmarks for AI performance in areas like forecasting, antitrust, and trade policy. This work directly feeds into the development of more accurate and reliable analytical tools.

HOW IT WORKS

You will work remotely to translate your hands-on economic expertise into structured training tasks. During the project, you will review model outputs, evaluate economic arguments, and create detailed prompts based on real-world impact studies. The work is asynchronous and requires a commitment of 20+ hours per week. You will use our platform to submit your analysis and provide feedback on the AI's reasoning capabilities.

WHO THIS IS FOR

We welcome practicing economists with hands-on experience in applied economic analysis. Professionals with backgrounds in forecasting, public policy, antitrust, trade, or economic impact studies are highly encouraged to apply. You should be comfortable breaking down complex economic concepts into clear, evaluate-able steps.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Translate real economic analysis into structured tasks for AI training
  • Evaluate model outputs for accuracy in forecasting, policy, and trade
  • Create detailed prompts based on economic impact studies
  • Commit 20+ hours per week to asynchronous remote work

WHO SHOULD APPLY

  • Practicing economist with hands-on analytical experience
  • Background in forecasting, antitrust, trade, or policy analysis
  • Comfortable breaking down complex economic arguments
  • Available to dedicate 20+ hours per week to the project

COMPENSATION

$100 per hour

READY TO PARTICIPATE?

Start your paid interview now https://terac.com/interview/start/r/e4205381-8285-4968-a980-04fec55cb5f0?utm_source=ashby_listing_description

ABOUT TERAC

Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets.

Learn more at terac.com https://terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac https://www.youtube.com/@jointerac.

Source: Terac careers (Ashby)

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