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Join to apply for the Economist II role at Amazon 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Description Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientists and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third-party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.), and beyond. Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world-class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, microeconomics, econometric theory, empirical IO, health, labor, public economics, and related fields are highly valued. You will work in a fast-moving environment to solve business problems as part of a cross-functional team embedded within a business unit or a central science and economics organization. You will be expected to develop techniques that apply econometrics to large datasets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to the design of automated systems across the company. Basic Qualifications ~ PhD in economics or equivalent Preferred Qualifications ~3+ years of industry, consulting, government, or academic research experience ~ Advanced expertise in econometric analysis involving estimation of preferences and strategic effects ~ Strong background in statistics methodology, applications to business problems, and big data ~ Experience analyzing pricing, competition, labor decisions, healthcare outcomes, auctions, marketing, advertising, contract design, and game theory ~ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment ~ Strong research track record ~ Effective verbal and written communication skills for both economists and non-economists Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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