Economics - Intern - EU Stores, Economic Decision Science

Overview

As a STRUC Economist Intern, you will specialize in structural econometric analysis to estimate fundamental preferences and strategic effects in complex business environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets using structural econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges.
• Apply discrete choice models and methods, including logistic regression family models (such as BLP, nested logit) and models with alternative distributional assumptions.
• Utilize advanced structural methods including dynamic models of customer or firm decisions over time, applied game theory (entry and exit of firms), auction models, and labor market models.
• Build datasets and perform data analysis at scale.
• Collaborate with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
• Tackle diverse challenges including pricing analysis, competition modeling, strategic behavior estimation, contract design, and marketing strategy optimization.
• Help business partners formalize and estimate business objectives to drive optimal decision-making and customer value.
• Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth structural economic analysis.
• Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as R or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of econometrics.

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