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About the Role We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about the real world. As a Public Policy Economist on our AI training team, your expertise will directly influence how leading AI models analyze regulation, welfare programs, and economic tradeoffs — making a tangible impact on the future of artificial intelligence. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content for accuracy, rigor, and real-world relevance - Assess economic reasoning across areas including regulation, welfare policy, public programs, and fiscal tradeoffs - Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve the quality and clarity of AI outputs - Validate economic scenarios, conclusions, and policy recommendations 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 economics, applied economics, or a related policy field - Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic reasoning - Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and identify flaws in logic or methodology - Comfortable providing thorough, structured written feedback - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline - Professional background in government, 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 — work on your own schedule - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to meaningful work that directly improves how AI handles real-world policy and economics - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension