Welfare Assessments: Theory and Applications
This project provides a general framework to make welfare assessments in dynamic stochastic environments when individuals are heterogeneous. I am currently building a series of materials to further develop and explain this framework. The RA in this project will assist the researchers by solving and simulating several models to illustrate how to make welfare assessments. The RA will also write computational notebooks that illustrate how to carry out welfare assessments.
Requisite Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate has i) exposure to advanced economic theory, ideally in general equilibrium and/or welfare economics, and ii) knowledge of numerical methods. Particularly relevant courses are ECON 350, 351, and 417 (but these can be taken concurrently). Proficiency with Python, Julia, Quarto, and/or Matlab is a plus.
Please include in your application: i) a transcript with relevant coursework, ii) a list of software proficiency levels, and iii) one short paragraph explaining why you are interested in this project. Students considering a PhD in Economics are particularly welcome to apply.