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Summer Intern: Economic Policy

Washington, DC

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

The economic policy intern will have the opportunity to do quantitative analysis, background ... The intern will also assist with live, in-person AEI events on timely public policy issues. The ...

The economic policy intern will have the opportunity to do quantitative analysis, background ... The intern will also assist with live, in-person AEI events on timely public policy issues. The ...

... FUNCTIONS: Assist customers and visitors with questions, problem resolution, and other needs ... administration, or economics will be given preference for this role. Northwest is an equal ...

Balance teller drawer daily and participate/assist in office meetings/huddles, operations meetings ... administration, or economics will be given preference for this role. Northwest is an equal ...

... Assist customers and visitors with questions, problem resolution, and other needs. Proactively ... administration, or economics will be given preference for this role. Northwest is an equal ...

... economics, or related fields. The program requires interns to work in our Dallas office for the ... Accounting: Assist in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting to gain a comprehensive ...

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What is the difference between Summer Economic Assistant vs Summer Research Intern?

AspectSummer Economic AssistantSummer Research Intern
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate in economics, related fieldsVaries; often related to the research field, e.g., social sciences, engineering
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, economic think tanks, policy officesUniversities, research institutes, labs
Employer & IndustryPublic sector, economic policy, governmentAcademic, scientific research, private sector
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in economic policy, government internshipsResearch experience, academic or scientific internships

The Summer Economic Assistant typically works in government or policy settings focusing on economic data and analysis, requiring economics background. In contrast, a Summer Research Intern may work in academic or research institutions across various fields. Both roles involve research skills but differ in industry focus and work environment.

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Summer Intern: Economic Policy

AEI

Washington, DC

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Internship

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

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.