Economist

Economist x 2 - £850-900 p/d Ltd - 6 months - Leeds - Public Sector

Main duties and responsibilities:
Devising methods and procedures for obtaining data in relation to budgets and the economy; Development of an economic framework; Understanding various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys; Creating and using various econometric modelling techniques to develop forecasts; Understanding and interpreting data gained from models and other research sources; Analysing data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advising on the suitability of alternative courses of action; (Re) allocation of scarce resources and providing sound evidence to support these decisions; Explaining research methodology and justifying conclusions drawn from research data; Providing economic advice to a range of stakeholders and evaluating past/present economic issues and trends.

* Essential Experience: STATA, econometrics with big data (millions) very strong experience. PHD in econometrics or equivalent on-the-job training

* Desirable Experience: Knowledge of working on issues in the health sector.

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