Help Support the Economics Labor Market with Quality Data: The O*NET Data Collection Program and AAEA members

The O*NET Data Collection Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking the input of expert Economists on our own job market characteristics. As the nation's most comprehensive source of occupational data, O*NET is a public resource for millions of job seekers, employers, veterans, educators, and students at www.onetonline.org.

The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association encourages you to volunteer to complete and return the O*NET questionnaires.   Please be assured that your decision regarding participation in O*NET will not impact your standing with our organization and is completely voluntary… The AAEA leadership encourages you to participate so that there is accurate and rich information available about our sector

You are considered an Expert Economist if you meet any of the following criteria:

• Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
• You are currently active in the occupation (practicing, supervising, teaching and/or training) and based in the U.S.
• You have at least 5 years of experience with the occupation. (Includes those who are now supervising, training, or teaching IF you have at least one year of practice during your career)

How to Participate

If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please contact Matt Robinson at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor, at mrobinson@onet.rti.org or 919-926-6617.

Please provide the following:

• Full Name
• Company Name and Title
• Daytime Phone Number
• Email Address
• Address with City and State

Process and Participation Incentive:

A random sample of experts responding to this request will be invited to complete a set of questionnaires. Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive $40.00 and an oak-framed certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.