Economics Research Assistant: Data Analysis & Reporting

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wesleyan universityMiddletown (CT)

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About the role

Wesleyan University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist a Professor in Economics with data collection and analysis for a fall 2026 project. The RA will work closely with the faculty member, contributing to data-driven insights and documentation. The ideal candidate is an Economics major with coursework in math and game theory, has completed ECON 110 with a B- or better, and is eligible for work-study.

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