Intern (ERDI-ERMR) 2502-01
Intern (ERDI-ERMR) 2502-01
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Job Description
Internship at the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI) / Macroeconomics Research Division (ERMR)
1. Internship Topic
Fiscal Policy for Inclusive Development
2. Summary of Job Description
The intern will conduct policy-relevant empirical research and data-related tasks to explore how fiscal policy can promote inclusive and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. The project will leverage a novel database recently assembled by ADBs Economic Research and Impact Evaluation (ERDI) Department. The database tracks discretionary fiscal policy interventions in several Asia-Pacific countries using a narrative approach thus improving on earlier approaches which may mistakenly classify episodes where fiscal variables simply react to output as policy interventions.
The research project may address questions such as:
How do fiscal consolidations/expansions impact output and related economic variables
How can fiscal policy foster equality and inclusivity
Does the composition of a fiscal package matter for its impact on the economy
How does the potential response of monetary policy shape the impact of fiscal policy
How do fiscal policy interventions impact consumer and business confidence
What are the key ingredients for a successful fiscal consolidation
The intern would work on one of these or a related research question and address it using a combination of country-level data with the potential to incorporate regional-level data to improve identification.
3. Period of Assignment
Duration: 11 weeks
Timing: June 2025 onwards
4. Location
ADB Headquarters Manila Philippines
Outcomes
Presentation of methodology data and key findings in an ERDI seminar;
Research paper to be published as working paper in the ADB Economics Working Paper Series.
6. Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program in Macroeconomics at an advanced stage. Specialization in fiscal policy is preferred.
7. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements
Passion for policy-relevant economic research
Solid skills in gathering structuring and processing data
Mastery of state-of-the-art econometric techniques
Proficiency in econometric software such as STATA or R
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to carry out economic research demonstrated through published working papers
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
