Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor
crossing hurdlesNew York, NY
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Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor
crossing hurdlesNew York, NY
16 days ago
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Business Economist | $140/hr Remote | Mercor
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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.
Application Process:
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Employment type
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$105.00/hr
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
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Industry
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Posted
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