Vichag Economics
Experienced economist: Competition Economist and Litigation
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Company Description
Vichag Economics, founded by economist Ramyank Chaganty, is dedicated to bridging the gap between academic economics and its real-world applications. This new, young organization offers applied economics training designed to help students gain a practical understanding of how economists work across consulting firms, government departments, central banks, think tanks, and policy institutions. The courses emphasize real-world case studies, hands-on analytical tools, and practical applications, covering topics like competition economics, macroeconomic forecasting, and public policy evaluation. In addition, the program fosters essential technical and professional skills, such as Excel modelling, data analysis, and effective economic writing, empowering students to enhance their employability and confidently navigate real-world economic challenges.
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This is a remote contract role for a Competition and Litigation Economist. The role involves working with the founder to create case studies based on the person's experience. These case studies will be taught to students by the economist on the weekends when the course programmes are organised. Time commitment on the weekends will only be 2 hours.
PLEASE APPLY IF YOU HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN THE COMPETITION ECONOMICS AND LITIGATION SECTOR. E.G. COMPASS LEXECON; RBB ECONOMICS; FRONTIER ECONOMICS
Required
- Extensive experience in competition economics, litigation, mergers and cartel analysis. (min 4 years experience)
- Knowledge of the common methodologies undertaken by top consultancies in competition economics and litigation.
- Enthusiastic and collaborative attitude
- Passionate about showcasing own experience and enlightening students.
- Easily reachable and responsive when contacted by the Founder
- Need to be able to balance this role with any full time role
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Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Economics, with applied experience in competition economics and litigation-related analysis.
- Demonstrated Economic Research capabilities, including designing research frameworks, gathering relevant data, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
- Advanced Analytical Skills and Statistics proficiency, including data handling, quantitative analysis, and interpretation of statistical results.
- Experience with Excel modelling and quantitative tools (e.g., statistical software or programming languages used in economic analysis)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Payment will be discussed with the founder if selected.
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