Summer Intern: Economic Policy at AEI
Washington, District of Columbia, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Quantitative Analysis, Background Research, Fact-Checking, Editing, Applied Economics, Public Finance, Microsoft Excel, Econometrics, Statistics, Official Databases, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Stata, R, Python

Industry

Think Tanks

Description
Overview The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an in-person intern to provide research and administrative support to the Economic Policy Studies department. The economic policy intern will have the opportunity to do quantitative analysis, background research, fact-checking, and editing for articles and ongoing academic research projects on issues related to applied economics and public finance. The intern will also assist with live, in-person AEI events on timely public policy issues. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate with a demonstrated interest in economics and public policy. Applicants should have Microsoft Excel experience and knowledge of intermediate econometrics, statistics, and official databases, such as those of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Familiarity with Stata, R, and Python is preferred but not required. Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 25–40 hours per week are encouraged to apply. About AEI Internships AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates. The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21, or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28.
Responsibilities
The intern will provide research and administrative support to the Economic Policy Studies department, including quantitative analysis and editing for articles. They will also assist with live AEI events on public policy issues.
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