KAP - Economist - Buckeye Institute

About the Buckeye Institute

The Buckeye Institute is an independent research and educational institution founded in 1989 that works to advance free‑market public policy in Ohio and beyond.

The Buckeye Institute is seeking to hire a regular full‑time economist to work in‑person and onsite in Columbus, Ohio.

The economist will engage in significant research, modeling, policy‑related writing, and education. The economist reports to the Economic Research Center’s executive director and will collaborate with Buckeye staff in developing free‑market solutions for a diverse range of public policy issues, including but not limited to fiscal (tax and budget), energy, regulatory, education, and health care policy.

• Evaluate the potential economic impact of public policy proposals at the state level, examples include changes in tax law and energy prices;
• Write original, rigorously‑researched, academic quality papers for publication;
• Effectively communicate—verbally and in writing—the effects of policy changes, including testifying before state legislatures to support Buckeye’s research (traveling as needed) and conducting media interviews;
• Explain complex statistical and economic issues to both a lay audience and legislators;
• Develop and promote free‑market policy ideas; and
• Work with the Economic Research Center’s executive director to achieve all of Buckeye’s objectives.

• Proficiency in a statistical programming language (STATA, R, and MATLAB preferred);
• A Ph.D. in economics (or similar degree with an understanding of econometrics);
• Initiative to start and complete work projects thoroughly and on‑time;
• Ability to work independently and with a team;
• Demonstrated commitment to free‑market principles;
• Excellent communication skills (in writing and public speaking);
• Ability to conduct quantitative research; and
• Previous relevant academic research or related work experience.

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