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DESCRIPTION:
Are you excited about applying economic models and methods using large data sets to solve real world business problems? Then join the Economic Decision Science (EDS) team. EDS is an economic science team based in the EU Stores business. The teams goal is to optimize and automate business decision making in the EU business and beyond.
An internship at Amazon is an opportunity to work with leading economic researchers on influencing needle-moving business decisions using incomparable datasets and tools. It is an opportunity for PhD students in Economics or related fields. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets. Knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Stata, R, or Python is necessary. Experience with SQL would be a plus.
As a STRUC Economist Intern, you'll specialize in structural econometric analysis to estimate fundamental preferences and strategic effects in complex business environments. Your responsibilities include:
Analyze large-scale datasets using structural econometric techniques to solve complex business challenges
Applying discrete choice models and methods, including logistic regression family models (such as BLP, nested logit) and models with alternative distributional assumptions
Utilizing advanced structural methods including dynamic models of customer or firm decisions over time, applied game theory (entry and exit of firms), auction models, and labor market models
Building datasets and performing data analysis at scale
Collaborating with economists, scientists, and business leaders to develop data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
Tackling diverse challenges including pricing analysis, competition modeling, strategic behavior estimation, contract design, and marketing strategy optimization
Helping business partners formalize and estimate business objectives to drive optimal decision-making and customer value
Build and refine comprehensive datasets for in-depth structural economic analysis
Present complex analytical findings to business leaders and stakeholders
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Are enrolled in a PhD in a relevant field
- Knowledge of statistical software such as R, Python
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with SQL
- Experience working with large data sets Knowledge of econometrics
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