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  • The impact of sustainability programs on consumer purchase behavior: Evidence from Amazon
    Davide Proserpio, Ali Goli, Tyler Mangini, Ken Lau, Daniela Yu
    International Journal of Research in Marketing
    2025
    In 2020, Amazon launched the Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) program to make it easy for customers to discover and shop for products with sustainability certifications. In this paper, we measure the causal impact of products qualifying for CPF on consumer purchase behavior. Using a dataset of about 45,000 products spanning three categories, and a Differencein-Differences identification strategy, we show that
    Economics
  • CLOUD-CG: Clustering on longitudinal causal graphs
    Shinpei Nakamura Sakai, Yuhe Gao, Chi-Hui Yen, Christoph Scheidiger, Jasjeet Sekhon
    AAAI 2025 Workshop on AI for Social Impact
    2025
    To the best of our knowledge, this work introduces the first framework for clustering longitudinal data by leveraging time-dependent causal representation learning. Clustering longitudinal data has gained significant attention across various fields, yet traditional methods often overlook the causal structures underlying observed patterns. Understanding how covariates influence outcomes is critical for policymakers
    Economics
  • Adaptive experimentation when you can’t experiment
    Yao Zhao, Kwang-Sung Jun, Tanner Fiez, Lalit Jain
    2023 Conference on Digital Experimentation @ MIT (CODE@MIT), NeurIPS 2024
    2024
    This paper introduces the confounded pure exploration transductive linear bandit (CPET-LB) problem. As a motivating example, often online services cannot directly assign users to specific control or treatment experiences either for business or practical reasons. In these settings, naively comparing treatment and control groups that may result from self-selection can lead to biased estimates of underlying
    Economics
  • Performance of synthetic diff-in-diff models for geo-randomized experiments
    Paula Meloni, Stefan Hut, Mahnaz Islam
    2024 Conference on Digital Experimentation @ MIT (CODE@MIT)
    2024
    There are different reasons why experimenters may want to randomize their experiment at a region level. In some cases, treatments cannot be turned on or off at the individual level, therefore requiring randomization at a group level, for which regions can be a good candidate. In other cases, experimenters may worry about network effects or other types of spillovers within a geographic area, and opt to randomize
    Economics
  • Scalable heterogeneity detection in online experiments
    Hammaad Adam, Merlin Heidemanns, Doug Hains, James McQueen
    2024 Conference on Digital Experimentation @ MIT (CODE@MIT)
    2024
    Online sites typically evaluate the impact of new product features on customer behavior using online controlled experiments (or A/B tests). For many business applications, it is important to detect heterogeneity in these experiments [1], as new features often have a differential impact by customer segment, product group, and other variables. Understanding heterogeneity can provide key insights into causal
    Economics
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Intern - Economics, WW Returns & ReComm Tech& Inn
US, NY, New York
Amazon is committed to exceeding customer expectations. In the Returns and Recommerce organization, we seek to improve customer satisfaction with the items they buy on Amazon, provide new value for our customers, and reduce costs to drive the holistic business flywheel. The Return and Recommerce team is looking for an Economist intern with time series forecasting skills to join our cross-domain group of economists, applied scientists, and business intelligence engineers. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets, and train and deploy time series forecasting solutions at scale. Knowledge of time-series forecasting as well as basic familiarity with either Python or R is necessary. Experience in Bayesian modelling or geospatial forecasting would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis collaborating with economists, scientists, and product managers. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with placement. Roughly 85% of previous cohorts have converted to full time economist employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
Economist, International Seller Service
US, WA, Seattle
Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where customers can shop in our stores to find and discover anything they want to buy. We hire the world's brightest minds, offering them a fast paced, technologically sophisticated and friendly work environment. Economists at Amazon partner closely with senior management, business stakeholders, scientist and engineers, and economist leadership to solve key business problems ranging from Amazon Web Services, Kindle, Prime, inventory planning, international retail, third party merchants, search, pricing, labor and employment planning, effective benefits (health, retirement, etc.) and beyond. Amazon Economists build econometric models using our world class data systems and apply approaches from a variety of skillsets – applied macro/time series, applied micro, econometric theory, empirical IO, empirical health, labor, public economics and related fields are all highly valued skillsets at Amazon. You will work in a fast moving environment to solve business problems as a member of either a cross-functional team embedded within a business unit or a central science and economics organization. You will be expected to develop techniques that apply econometrics to large data sets, address quantitative problems, and contribute to the design of automated systems around the company. About the team The International Seller Services (ISS) Economics team is a dynamic group at the forefront of shaping Amazon's global seller ecosystem. As part of ISS, we drive innovation and growth through sophisticated economic analysis and data-driven insights. Our mission is critical: we're transforming how Amazon empowers millions of international sellers to succeed in the digital marketplace. Our team stands at the intersection of innovative technology and practical business solutions. We're leading Amazon's transformation in seller services through work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, while tackling fundamental questions about seller growth, marketplace dynamics, and operational efficiency. What sets us apart is our unique blend of rigorous economic methodology and practical business impact. We're not just analyzing data – we're building the frameworks and measurement systems that will define the future of Amazon's seller services. Whether we're optimizing the seller journey, evaluating new technologies, or designing innovative service models, our team transforms complex economic challenges into actionable insights that drive real-world results. Join us in shaping how millions of businesses worldwide succeed on Amazon's marketplace, while working on problems that combine economic theory, advanced analytics, and innovative technology.
Economist Manager, CBA
US, WA, Seattle
Amazon.com is seeking a Manager to lead a science team within Customer Forecasting and Valuation (CFV). We own a set of primary decision metrics at Amazon, leveraging causal machine-learning models to predict the long-term impact of customer actions. These metrics drive several investment and launch decisions across Amazon. This fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team of economists and scientists leverages advanced machine learning, statistics, and economics to solve complex problems like measuring the long-term causal effects of Amazon initiatives. CFV is part of the Customer Behavior Analytics (CBA) organization, which is responsible for developing the architecture, design, and implementation of tools used to understand customer behavior and value generation across the company's Retail business. As a manager within CFV, you will lead and collaborate with Applied Scientists, Economists, and Data Scientists to work backwards from customer needs and translate product ideas into concrete deliverables. This will involve inventing scalable causal measurement solutions that provide highly accurate and actionable insights, and drive improvement in key customer lifetime value metrics. You will interface directly with product owners, senior scientists/economists, and business leadership to create multi-year research and product agendas that drive step-change growth. Working with massive datasets spanning billions of customer transactions, you will partner closely with a dedicated engineering team to uncover insights that propel Amazon's Retail business forward. The role will also be an important collaborator with other science teams at CBA and Stores. The ideal candidate will have experience with machine learning models, causal inference, and a strong background in applied science, economics, and engineering. You should also possess creativity, curiosity, and excellent judgment to thrive in an environment of ambiguity. If you are seeking an opportunity to drive innovation, solve real-world problems using advanced analytics, and grow your career over time, this role on Amazon's industry-leading CBA team may be the perfect fit.
Principal Economist, PXT Central Science
US, VA, Arlington
The Central Science Team within Amazon’s People Experience and Technology org (PXTCS) uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, well-being, and the value of work to Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team, which combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal. We are looking for a Principal Economist who is able to provide structure around complex business problems, hone those complex problems into specific, scientific questions, and test those questions to generate insights. The ideal candidate will work with various science, engineering, operations, and analytics teams to estimate models and algorithms on large scale data, design pilots and measure their impact, and transform successful prototypes into improved policies and programs at scale. They will lead research projects to produce robust, objective research results and insights which can be communicated to a broad audience inside and outside of Amazon. Ideal candidates will work closely with business partners to develop science that solves the most important business challenges. They will work well in a team setting with individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. They will serve as an ambassador for science and a scientific resource for business teams, so that scientific processes permeate throughout the HR organization to the benefit of Amazonians and Amazon. Ideal candidates will own the development of scientific models and manage the data analysis, modeling, and experimentation that is necessary for estimating and validating models. They will be customer-centric – clearly communicating scientific approaches and findings to business leaders, listening to and incorporate their feedback, and delivering successful scientific solutions. About the team The Central Science Team within Amazon’s People Experience and Technology org (PXTCS) uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to proactively identify mechanisms and process improvements which simultaneously improve Amazon and the lives, well-being, and the value of work to Amazonians. We are an interdisciplinary team, which combines the talents of science and engineering to develop and deliver solutions that measurably achieve this goal.
Senior Economist, Tech Lead, Amazon
US, WA, Seattle
Amazon's Global XCM organization (Cross-Category, Cross-Channel Marketing) is looking for a talented Tech Lead Senior Economist who is interested in solving one of the most challenging business problems in marketing measurement and optimization, and developing cutting-edge ML model. Working with our team of data scientists, applied scientists, research scientists, and economists, this leader will help redefine scalable marketing measurement and optimization. XCM’s mission is to be the most culturally and contextually aware, creatively breakthrough, and measurably effective marketing organization in the world. In this role, you will be a technical leader in Econometric research with significant scope, impact, and high visibility. You will lead strategic measurement and optimization science initiatives in collaboration with external science teams, and development and deployment of measurement and real-time predictive and optimization science models. As a successful Economist, you are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data, leads problem solving, guides development of new frameworks, writes code, is excited about investigations and algorithms, and can credibly interface between technical teams and business stakeholders. You are an expert in causal inference models to solve business problems. You are a hands-on innovator who can contribute to advancing Marketing measurement technology and push the limits on what’s scientifically possible with a razor sharp focus on measurable customer and business impact. You will also coach and guide junior scientists in the team to grow the team’s talent and scale the impact of your work. Key job responsibilities - Design and implement production-ready causal machine learning models to solve complex measurement and optimization challenges - Partner with cross-functional science teams to drive innovative high-impact initiatives - Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps and ensure successful project execution - Mentor junior scientists and establish technical best practices for the team
Sr. Economist, Seller Economics-Fixed, Seller Economics
US, WA, Seattle
The Selling Partner Fees team owns the end-to-end fees experience for two million active third party sellers. We own the fee strategy, fee seller experience, fee accuracy and integrity, fee science and analytics, and we provide scalable technology to monetize all services available to third-party sellers. We are looking for a Senior Economist to lead the development of economic models and tools to optimize the structure and magnitude of fees paid by >4MM of heterogeneous Sellers Worldwide. This person will work on the development of economic, statistical and machine learning models to understand third party seller behaviors and enhance our fee optimization models. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable transitioning between theoretical Economic models and empirical ones, and use the combination of these models to provide guidance for fee setting. A successful Economist in this role will enjoy dealing with ambiguous problems and working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position also requires collaboration with other scientists (Economists, Data Scientists…), Strategy Analysts, Product Managers and Software Developers. Key job responsibilities - Design and develop theoretical and empirical models to assess the causal impact of fees on third party sellers’ behavior and business performance. - Lead enhancements into existing fee calculation models to maximize the long term health of the Amazon third-party marketplace. - Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software developers to incorporate models into production processes and influence senior leaders. - Act as ambassador of the fees scientific community.
Sr. Economist, Seller Economics-Fixed
US, WA, Seattle
The Selling Partner Fees team owns the end-to-end fees experience for two million active third party sellers. We own the fee strategy, fee seller experience, fee accuracy and integrity, fee science and analytics, and we provide scalable technology to monetize all services available to third-party sellers. We are looking for a Senior Economist to lead the development of economic models and tools to optimize the structure and magnitude of fees paid by >4MM of heterogeneous Sellers Worldwide. The ideal candidate will be an influencer with technical skills and a practical mindset. They will lead the development of economic, statistical and machine learning models to understand third party seller behaviors and enhance our fee optimization models. This candidate will be comfortable leading research in unexplored areas and communicating their findings with senior leadership. They will enjoy dealing with ambiguous problems and working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position also requires collaboration with other scientists (Economists, Data Scientists…), Strategy Analysts, Product Managers and Software Developers. Responsibilities: · Design and develop rigorous models to assess the causal impact of fees on third party sellers’ behavior and business performance. · Lead enhancements into existing fee calculation models to maximize the long term health of the Amazon third-party marketplace. · Own the scientific vision and direction related to fees worldwide. · Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software developers to incorporate models into production processes and influence senior leaders. · Act as ambassador of the fees scientific community.
Economist II, Stores Ads Science
US, WA, Seattle
Amazon is seeking an innovative and talented Economist to join our Stores Ads Science team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing advanced econometrics and machine-learning solutions to solve complex business problems in a highly ambiguous problem space at the intersection of Amazon’s Stores and Advertising businesses, and deliver measurable business impacts via cross-team and cross-functional collaboration. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects from conception to production. Amazon is investing heavily in building a world-class advertising business. Our advertising products are strategically important to Amazon’s Retail and Marketplace businesses for driving long-term growth. The Stores Ads Science team is dedicated to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that jointly optimize Amazon's Stores and Advertising businesses. We focus on leveraging advertising signals to enhance Stores' decision-making processes and vice versa, ultimately driving long-term economic value for shoppers, sellers/vendors, and Amazon. We collaborate closely with tech and product teams across Stores and Advertising, continuously advancing experimentation methodologies to accelerate scientific development and quantify business impacts. Our team is characterized by high motivation, strong collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action. Key job responsibilities - Develop economic theory and deliver econometrics and machine learning models at scale. - Design, conduct, and analyze complex experiments to validate hypotheses and quantify the impact of new algorithms and features - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into scalable, production-ready solutions - Drive data-driven decision making to optimize Amazon's Stores and Advertising ecosystem - Write effective business narratives and scientific papers to communicate to both business and technical audiences
Intern - Economics (FMF)
US, WA, Seattle
The Amazon Economics Team is hiring Economist Interns. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, and responsible individuals who are eager to learn how to work with large and complicated data sets to solve real-world business problems. Some knowledge of econometrics, as well as basic familiarity with Stata, R, or Python is necessary. Experience with SQL, UNIX, Sawtooth, and Spark would be a plus. These are full-time positions at 40 hours per week, with compensation being awarded on an hourly basis. You will learn how to build data sets and perform applied econometric analysis at Internet speed collaborating with economists, data scientists and MBAʼs. These skills will translate well into writing applied chapters in your dissertation and provide you with work experience that may help you with future job market placement. Roughly 85% of interns from previous cohorts have converted to full-time economics employment at Amazon. If you are interested, please send your CV to our mailing list at econ-internship@amazon.com.
Head of Economics, JP Stores, Amazon
JP, 13, Tokyo
We are seeking an exceptional Managing Economist to lead our Japan Stores Economics team at Amazon. We work in a wide range of areas that are critical to our customers and businesses, including speed, selection, pricing, and customer growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Amazon Japan's key business decisions and growth strategies through economic principles and econometric science. Key job responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and promote a team of economists, fostering a culture of customer obsession, innovation, and analytical rigor. • Proactively drive science-based strategic decision makings across Japan businesses. • Bar raise science and make critical prioritization and resource allocation decisions to ensure the team delivers the highest impact. • Collaborate with product, engineering, and science teams in Japan and around the global to drive innovation together. • Represent the economist team in global forums and executive-level meetings. About the team Japan Stores Economics team is the central team for Amazon Japan's economic science. We are a compact team of highly skilled Ph.D. economists who work on some of the most impactful problems in Japan, including selection, delivery speed, pricing, and customer growth. We are not merely an internal consulting team -- we proactively work with the business teams to identify opportunities and shape how our business operates. We are a force-multiplier -- we bring together product, engineering, and finance teams to drive complex projects and deliver innovations to our customers.
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