Description
Charles River Associates' European Competition practice specialises in providing economic advice on matters of competition policy and regulation. As an intern in this practice, you will work closely with senior staff on projects across a variety of industries, gaining a deeper understanding of what it's like to work as an economist at CRA.
The internship typically lasts between three to six months, with flexible start dates throughout the year. Your responsibilities may include:
- Identifying potential issues and conducting analyses to illustrate economic arguments
- Assembling compelling evidence from data and research to support expert opinions and business recommendations
- Programming, building models, and performing regression analyses in statistical analysis programs such as Stata, Python, or R
- Assisting in the development and presentation of client deliverables, including expert reports and white papers
- Communicating complicated economic concepts and arguments to internal teams in an understandable manner
- Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions
To be considered for this position, you should be a Master's or PhD/DPhil candidate studying economics with a strong foundation in microeconomics, preferably with a specialisation in industrial economics and/or econometrics. You should also be fluent in English, highly numerate, and have some research experience.
We offer a work environment that balances office time with remote work flexibility. You can expect to spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office, with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.