Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

Posted 17 days ago

crossing hurdlesNew York (NY)

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$105.00/hr

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Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Base pay range $105.00/hr - $140.00/hr At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

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

Responsibilities: 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.

Requirements: 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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