Bates White Economic Consulting Interview Questions
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Bates White Economic Consulting
Economist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Presentation Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
You had a 45-minute interview with three interviewers. They started with behavioral questions, then focused on your job market paper. The interviewers were very attentive. After discussing your job market paper for 35 minutes, you got to ask them questions about the firm.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated your pursuit of an Economics PhD?
Bates White Economic Consulting
Research Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Case Presentation
They offered an informal prep session before diving into case studies during the interview. The interviewers were friendly and competent. It seemed like a lot of work, but I didn't feel overly nervous. However, I didn't get a second interview, so maybe my perception was off.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Bates White Economic Consulting
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Case Behavioral
The first round was a case study, followed by a behavioral interview with two interviewers. The case study was guided by the interviewers, who would help you stay on track. It wasn't overly difficult, involving some math but mostly focusing on understanding the problem.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you worked with a large dataset.
Bates White Economic Consulting
Consultant
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical
Super easy interview process. It kicked off with a behavioral screener, then we went into the case interview, and after that, there were a bunch more behavioral interviews. The case interview itself was pretty straightforward, just needed to make sure the math was correct and that I brushed up on basic economics like supply and demand. I actually appreciated having so many behavioral interviews, even though it was a bit draining, because it was a cool way to hear from a lot of different people about their experiences at Bates White. From what I gathered, the culture there seems really collaborative and unique, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and helping people grow personally.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in economic consulting and specifically Bates White?
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
- What aspects of your current role do you find most appealing?
Bates White Economic Consulting Interview Questions
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“What compensation should Company A have received for inaccurate Credit Default Swap ratings?”
Read reports →“What are the HHI measures before and after a merger?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on airlines moving to charge for baggage fees?”
Read reports →“Could you calculate the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for a company within a specified market?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the distinction between economic consulting and management consulting?”
Read report →“How would you go about detecting price manipulation within the stock market?”
Read report →“Can you analyze the competitive effects of a deal between an insurance company and a healthcare provider?”
Read report →“How do you approach informing a group member that their idea is incorrect?”
Read report →“Can you explain why these grades on my transcript are below par?”
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