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In Brief... Economist

 Brief Description:

Analyses financial information to forecast future economic trends.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 9

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Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture. 

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Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers. 

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Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques. 

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Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets. 

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Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy. 

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Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses. 

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Supervise research projects and students' study projects. 

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Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources. 

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Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics. 

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Level 9 Award in related subject area

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Positions available for holders of economics or related Degrees. Post Graduate awards are desireable.

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