In addition to these fields, individuals with special interests in areas such as applied microeconomic analysis, commercial trade policy, international finance, applied general equilibrium modeling, or labor and trade issues are strong encouraged to apply. Economists in the Research Division contribute expertise and analysis necessary for studies that provide background and support to the President and Congress in the development of foreign trade and economic policy.
Economists often work closely with policy makers in both the executive and legislative branches.
As part of an independent federal government agency, the Research Division conducts studies of trade-related government policies, commercial practices, or other issues related to international trade and investment. Persons wishing to meet with the recruiting committee at the ASSA meetings in New Orleans should submit vita, a writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation. U.S. citizenship required. An equal opportunity employer. The Chief manages the economic analysis in the Commission's statutory work and leads a group of approximately 15 highly motivated applied economists in assessing pricing and the conditions of competition in the U.S. market for a wide variety of products.