Summer 2026 | Economist Intern

Our work is used by CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 companies, frequently cited in the media and analyst reports, and followed by policymakers and the public by offering a data-driven perspective on business activity in the United States.

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What You’ll Do

• In this role, you will use a combination of Ramp data, government data, and third-party datasets to build forecasts of common economic indicators, like inflation, unemployment, total retail sales, and manufacturing activity.
• You’ll apply common econometric methods (regression analysis, time-series models, nowcasting) to produce research-quality analysis and forecasts fit for publication.

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What You Need

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or PhD program in Economics or Public Policy.
• Strong knowledge of SQL (preferably Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery) and how to write efficient SQL queries.
• Daily readership of business news, including traditional media (Wall Street Journal, Financial Times) and new media (blogs and substack newsletters).
• Succinct writing.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience using public and private data to build a forecasting model.