Kap 2026-2027 - Research Associate For Budget And Entitlement Policy - Cato Institute

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Washington, DC, United States
On-site / hybrid / fully remote
Bachelor's degree in economics or political science
Strong grasp of economics concepts
Passion for libertarianism and government policy
The Cato Institute is hiring a Research Associate for its Budget and Entitlement Policy team, focusing on producing research summaries and policy analysis. The ideal candidate should possess a background in economics or political science, with strong analytical and writing skills, and a passion for government policy and libertarian principles

Job Summary

  • The Cato Institute is seeking a Research Associate to support the Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy with research and administrative tasks.
  • The role involves producing weekly Debt Digests, synthesizing fiscal developments, and drafting concise summaries for various publications including blog posts and op-eds.
  • This position offers a hybrid, fully remote, or office-based work environment within a team dedicated to individual liberty and limited government principles.

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The Cato Institute is hiring a Research Associate for its Budget and Entitlement Policy team, focusing on producing research summaries and policy analysis. The ideal candidate should possess a background in economics or political science, with strong analytical and writing skills, and a passion for government policy and libertarian principles.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or political science
  • Strong grasp of economics concepts
  • Passion for libertarianism and government policy
  • Strong writing skills for publications
  • Self-starter with detail-oriented approach

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with R, STATA, and Excel
  • Empirical data analysis experience
  • Intellectual curiosity and independent thinking
  • Experience with fiscal data synthesis

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or political science
  • No prior work experience required

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