Regulatory Competition Economist

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in Economics, a related field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, Business, Finance), or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in economics or a related field with a focus on microeconomics, industrial organization, or econometrics.
• 6 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis.
• Experience in regulatory or litigation proceedings at an economic consulting firm, competition agency or technology company.
• Ability to explain economic concepts to audiences with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for technology and its potential to make the world a better place, combined with knowledge of key trends affecting the sector.

About the job

As a Regulatory Competition Economist, you will analyze and address competition policy and regulatory tests concerning key products like AI, Search, and Android, crafting evidence-based arguments to inform policymakers and shape global regulations. You will proactively handle major regulatory and competition policy tests facing the tech industry. You will serve as a key economic advisor, collaborating across legal, product, and engineering teams to defend and advance Google's ability to innovate within a competitive landscape. You will ensure that our products and services operate within a competitive and innovative marketplace. You will play a crucial role in translating complex economic concepts into actionable insights for non-economist audiences, including policymakers and business leaders. You will develop evidence on Google's contributions to the economy and to society, informing policymakers and regulators of the benefits of allowing our products and services to continue to operate within a competitive and innovative marketplace.

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of technology by providing essential economic guidance on tests fundamental to Google's ability to innovate and fulfill its mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data-driven economic analysis to assess the competitive effects of Google's products and business practices.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on competition policy matters and contribute to Google's engagement with regulatory bodies worldwide.
• Assess emerging market trends and competitive dynamics to inform leadership and shape Google's strategy in response to evolving user needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Finance teams to provide economic evidence in competition-related litigation.