Economist
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This page provides an overview of the Economist profession, including typical job responsibilities, required skills, and educational pathways.
Please note that this is not a job posting, but rather an informational guide to help you understand what a career in Economist entails
What Does A Economist Do
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.
Other Job Titles
Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Economic Development Specialist, Economist, Forensic Economist, Project Economist, Research Analyst, Research Associate, Revenue Research Analyst, Tax Economist
Job Tasks
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Conduct research on economic issues, and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- Supervise research projects and students’ study projects.
- Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
Annual Salary
- Workers on average earn $50.85/hr. $105,760 annually.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029)- Much faster than average (8% or higher)
- Projected Job Openings (2019-2029)- 1,600″
Required Education
Master’s Degree, Doctoral Degree
Resources
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