Government & Public Service
Economist
Analyses economic data and behaviour to inform policy or business decisions.
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What this career is
Economists study how resources are allocated, working in government, research institutions, banks and international organisations.
- Typical education pathway
- BA/B.Sc. in Economics, followed by a master's or doctoral degree
What professionals typically do
- Analyse economic data and construct models
- Study the effects of policies and market conditions
- Prepare forecasts and research papers
- Advise institutions on economic questions
Typical education pathways
- BA or B.Sc. in Economics
- MA/M.Sc. in Economics; Ph.D. for research and academic roles
Important skills
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Modelling
- Written analysis
Suitable student interests
- Mathematics
- Policy
- Research
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