Business Economist | Remote | Mercor

Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

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$105.00/hr - $140.00/hr

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Position
:
Economics Forecaster

Referral Partner
:
Crossing Hurdles

Type
:
Hourly contract

Compensation
: $105–$140 per hour

Location
:
Remote

Duration
:
Project-based

Commitment
: 10-40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous

• Generate probabilistic forecasts on macroeconomic and financial indicators.
• Document forecasting rationale with clear, structured reasoning.
• Analyze trends and data sources to inform high-quality predictions.
• Engage with other domain experts to calibrate and refine outputs.
• Provide feedback on forecast design and methodology.

• Demonstrated experience in economic forecasting, data science, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and financial systems.
• Proven track record in prediction competitions (e.g., Metaculus, GJ Open) a plus.
• Ability to clearly explain complex economic logic in writing.
• Detail-oriented and intellectually curious.

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