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City of Bowie

INTERN- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Bowie, MD · On-site

$15.38/hr

The City of Bowie is seeking a part time Intern (2 days or 15 hours) to work in our Economic Development Division. This internship will be suitable for an undergraduate or graduate student in the ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern economist in the United States is $29.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an intern economist do?

An intern economist typically assists professional economists in conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports on economic topics. Their tasks may include gathering and interpreting economic data, creating statistical models, and contributing to policy analysis. Interns may also support presentations, literature reviews, or economic forecasting under supervision. This role provides hands-on experience and helps interns build valuable analytical and research skills relevant to economics careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intern economist?

To thrive as an Intern Economist, you need a solid understanding of economics principles, data analysis, and quantitative research, typically supported by coursework in economics, mathematics, or statistics. Knowledge of statistical software such as Stata, R, or Excel, as well as familiarity with data visualization tools, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help interns interpret data and convey findings clearly. These skills are vital for producing accurate analyses and supporting evidence-based decision-making in economic research settings.

What types of projects and responsibilities can an intern economist expect to work on during their internship?

As an Intern Economist, you can expect to support research and analysis on economic trends, assist with data collection and cleaning, and contribute to reports or presentations for both internal and external stakeholders. You may collaborate with economists and analysts to interpret data, help build economic models, and participate in meetings to discuss project findings. The specific projects often depend on the organization's focus—ranging from macroeconomic forecasting to policy evaluation or market analysis—giving you a well-rounded experience that can help inform your career direction.

What is the difference between Intern Economist vs Research Assistant?

AspectIntern EconomistResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in economics or related fieldOften pursuing or holding a degree in economics, social sciences, or related areas
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in government, think tanks, or financial institutionsResearch projects in academic, government, or private sector environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in economic research, policy analysis, and financial sectorsCommon in academic research, policy institutes, and economic consulting

Both roles involve supporting economic research, but Intern Economists are typically students gaining practical experience, while Research Assistants often have more advanced academic backgrounds and assist with detailed research tasks.

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Infographic showing various Intern Economist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Internship, 1% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,306 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Summer 2027 Corporate Intern: Economist

Walmart

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$25 - $48/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Walmart rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 22,607 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...The Internship  
Held over an 11-week period during the summer of 2027 for undergrad students graduating between December 2027 and August 2028. The paid internship will prepare associates for a career with Walmart Economics team. Work on a meaningful project, network with industry experts, and develop your skills while having an epic summer!  
 
About the Economist Internship  
As the Fortune One company, Walmart sells hundreds of billions of dollars a year in merchandise and employs more than one million people. Walmart's scale and the complexity of its problems necessitate careful, sophisticated analysis. The Walmart Economics team is responsible for applying the latest insights and methods from academia to drive Walmart's decision making and continued transformation.  
  The Walmart Economics team is growing quickly. Economists on the team work with the Chief Economist on projects across the company, including:  
  • Optimizing pricing  
  • Growing membership and subscriptions  
  • Increasing our sustainability  
  • Developing a thriving marketplace  
Interns are fully immersed in the team and can expect to take on a short-term version or a component of a full-time project. You will partner with business and tech teams in our Home Office to use tools from Economics to understand the causal impact of decisions, identify and optimize tradeoffs, and drive strategy using first principles. Interns work on projects with real-world impact while gaining experience working at one of the largest companies in the world.  
 Responsibilities:
  • Designing and analyzing experiments Guide decision making by ensuring we understand the impact of potential changes through careful experimentation  
  • Performing causal inference Leverage the latest in econometrics and statistics to understand the effect of changes we cannot run experimentally  
  • Framing and evaluating trade-offs Define and weigh business trade-offs to drive strategic decisions under uncertainty  
  • Applying behavioral economics Use an understanding of behavioral economics to inform user experience design 

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.   
  • Expected graduation date between December 2027 - August 2028.  
  • Experience with analyzing large datasets (ideally coding in SQL, R, or Python) is a plus  
  • Passion for economics or experience assisting with academic research  
  • You're curious and a self-starter, naturally interested in learning more  
  • You're collaborative and uplift your team when you partner with others  
  • You enjoy hard problems  
  • You have knowledge of experimentation and causal inference methods 
Walmart and Sams Club does offer housing and relocation benefits to students that meet qualifications. 
A successful candidate will not require sponsorship from Walmart for authorization to work now or in the future. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $25.00 - $48.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

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Primary Location... 121 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5989, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ 2.1 million associates around the world — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone.

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10,000+ Employees

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Bentonville, AR, US

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