CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Washington, DC

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American Economic Association
JOE
August 2007

CBO, a small nonpartisan agency that provides Congress with the objective, timely analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions, is augmenting staff in the area of health economics and policy analysis.

I1 Health Economics

Health Economists/Policy Analysts conduct research and policy analysis on topics related to federal health programs and the operation and regulation of private health insurance markets. Projects currently underway include analyzing options for increasing the number of people with health insurance, examining the causes of rising national health care spending, and identifying strategies to control costs.
[ JOE ID# 20070806701 ]

J0 Labor Economics

CBO also seeks a Senior Labor Economist to analyze a broad range of policies and programs affecting employment and income security.
[ JOE ID# 20070806702 ]

These are excellent opportunities for Ph.D. economists and experienced individuals with master's degrees to do challenging, substantive economics and public policy work in a collegial environment that provides opportunity for research on numerous CBO relevant topics. Responsibilities involve writing CBO studies, drafting testimonies, and carrying out original research. Other activities include working with CBO analysts to carry out cost analyses of current legislative proposals and representing CBO in the policy research community. Obtain information about CBO and current openings, register to receive notification of new jobs, and apply online at www.cbo.gov. An equal opportunity employer.