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Economist @ HUD Office of Policy Development and Research

Who: 
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) supports HUD’s mission to create cohesive, economically healthy, and resilient communities. 

What: 
PD&R anticipates an opening for a well-qualified economist (new graduate or mid-career) to work in its Economic Development and Public Finance Division (EDPFD). The economists in EDPFD specialize in housing, urban, public and regulatory economics. Primary duties will include:
• Analyzing the economic effects of HUD regulations;
• Assessing alternative solutions to housing and community development needs;
• Analyzing data concerning the low-income housing tax-credit;
• Advising program offices or policymakers on economic development policies; and
• Developing an individual research program that supports the mission of HUD. 

Qualifications: 
Successful applicants will have strong applied research and writing skills. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions.

If interested, then please contact Dr. Alastair McFarlane at:
alastair.w.mcfarlane@hud.gov, Subject: “HUD/PDR Economist Enquiry”
Please send CV and 1 writing sample.
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