Economists

Economists

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.

Key Competencies * Analytical Thinking * Achievement/Effort * Persistence * Initiative * Integrity * Independence * Attention to Detail * Innovation * Dependability * Stress Tolerance

Representative 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.

Industry

Government, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,

Job Family Life, Physical, and Social Science

Sample Job Titles Agricultural Economist, Business Economist, Econometrician, Economic Adviser, Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Economic Developer, Economic Development Specialist, Economic Research Analyst, Economist, Financial Economist, Fiscal Economist, Forensic Economist, Forest Economist, Health Economist, Industrial Economist, International Trade Specialist, Labor Economist, Medical Economics Consultant, Policy Advisor, Policy Officer, Price Economist, Project Economist, Research Analyst, Research Associate, Revenue Research Analyst, Social Economist, Tax Economist, Trade Economist.