Economics Expert
Listing checked October 24, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI brings Economics PhDs in to judge and critique AI-generated answers in their field, on hourly contracts that run project by project. Reviewers work through questions in econometrics, game theory, monetary policy, and other branches of applied economics, then write structured feedback on how the model reasoned its way to an answer. That feedback shapes how AI systems handle markets, institutions, and evidence-based claims. Projects open on a rolling basis, so many contributors keep a faculty post or research appointment and take this on alongside it.
What You'll Do7
- 1Score AI-written answers to economics questions against established theory and empirical evidence.
- 2Write structured critiques that name flawed reasoning, missed assumptions, or misused data.
- 3Check econometric claims, including identification strategy, causal inference, and how estimates get interpreted.
- 4Compare model outputs on topics such as market design, trade, or labor supply and flag where the answer breaks down.
- 5Follow detailed project rubrics so scores stay aligned across reviewers and topics.
- 6Work through assigned batches on your own schedule and hit project deadlines.
- 7Apply your own research specialty when an answer demands field-level depth.
Requirements6
- 1PhD in economics or a related field, completed or in advanced candidacy (third year or beyond with coursework finished) from a reputable institution.
- 2A research record that includes peer-reviewed papers, working papers, or conference presentations.
- 3Deep grounding in at least one area: microeconomic theory and game theory, macroeconomics and monetary policy, econometrics and causal inference, labor economics, industrial organization and market design, public economics and welfare analysis, international trade and finance, development, behavioral, financial, health, environmental, or urban economics.
- 4Experience working through economic problems with formal, rigorous methods.
- 5Strong written communication and close attention to detail.
- 6Comfort following detailed written guidelines and producing work without direct supervision.
Who Should Apply
Faculty, postdocs, and advanced PhD candidates in economics who want paid, part-time work built on their actual research training. The fit is strongest when you hold depth in one subfield, have published or presented research, and can write a clear critique of someone else's reasoning.
Salary Insight
$75.00 per hour, paid hourly across project-based contracts. That lands near the top of the range for AI evaluation and review work, which tracks with the PhD-level bar and the depth of domain judgment the projects expect.
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Lead with your subfield and prove it: name two or three papers, working papers, or conference talks and state the methods you used in each. Screening hinges on depth in microeconomic theory, econometrics, or another listed area, so put that specialization and your research output ahead of a general summary of your degree.
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